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Grounds Maintenance Tech 2

State of Georgia

Macon, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Authorization, Blowers, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Furniture, Gardening, Groundskeeping, Hazard Analysis, High School Diploma, Landscaping, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Physical Demands, Safety Compliance
LOCATION
Macon, GA
POSTED
Today
Job Summary

The Georgia Academy for the Blind is recruiting a Grounds Maintenance Tech 2. The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, care, and maintenance of outdoor landscapes and grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and attractive environment.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Job Duties:
  • Mow lawns, trim edges, and perform seasonal landscaping tasks such as aerating, seeding, and fertilizing.
  • Prune trees, bushes, and shrubs to maintain appearance and promote healthy growth.
  • Plant, water, and maintain flower beds, trees, and other vegetation.
  • Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws.
  • Clean and maintain sidewalks, parking lots, outdoor furniture, and other exterior areas by removing trash, leaves, snow, and debris.
  • Inspect grounds regularly to identify and report hazards, damage, or pest problems.
  • Apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with minor repairs to outdoor fixtures such as fences, benches, and signs.
  • Support seasonal tasks such as snow removal, storm cleanup, and special event setup and takedown.
  • Collaborate with other maintenance staff and report to supervisors on work progress and issues.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including but not limited to frequent sitting, standing, and walking; frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, and crouching; frequent lifting or moving up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting or moving up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
  • At least one year of experience as a groundskeeper for a commercial or residential facility or facilities.
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle and small engine repair.
  • Experience with commercial lawn mowing equipment.

Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participants in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of job-related experience; or Internal experience at a lower level Facility Maintenance Wkr 3 (FES052) or Grounds Maintenance Tech 1 (FET071) or position equivalent.

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