Groundskeeper

Posting Details

Position Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain authorization throughout employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

This position is contingent upon the availability of sufficient funding.

Position Title Groundskeeper Position Summary

The Groundskeeper position reports to the Grounds Supervisor. Responsibilities include the maintenance of College landscaping and grounds, garbage & trash removal, moving and event set-up, and other tasks to maintain a safe and attractive environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine and police the College grounds on a routine basis for litter, abandoned materials, and fallen tree debris.
• Remove trash from campus waste receptacles and trash receiving areas.
• Be trainable on proficient operation of all types of power and hand tools used in the maintenance of shrubs, groundcover, and turf, including but not limited to walk behind, push and zero-turn mowers, gas shears, chain saws, blowers, stick edgers, string trimmers, hand pruners, loppers, etc.
• Weed: flower beds, around shrubs, and around trees as directed.
• Remove dead branches, prune and maintain trees, rake leaves and grass.
• Address potential hazards and risks in the landscape and campus grounds
• Perform routine maintenance and up-keep on all ground equipment and tools.
• Maintain campus streets and parking lots ensuring they are free of trash and debris.
• The availability to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday), as needed.
• Available for overtime when seasonal demand and special events are necessary.
• Provide exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain the campus grounds in a sustainable manner in support of the College's Strategic Plan GOALS for a Greener Spelman.

Required Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma or GED. A minimum of six (6) months of related experience is also required.

Must be willing to learn and proficiently use power and hand tools used in the maintenance of shrubs, groundcover, and turf including but not limited to walk behind, push and zero-turn mowers, gas shears, blowers, stick edgers, etc.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to interact in a diverse community and able to adapt to changing situations.

Good oral communication skills are required, with the ability to speak effectively when interacting with the public and the entire Spelman community.

Should enjoy working outdoors and pursue the completion of assignments with a sense of urgency and commitment to excellence, productivity and quality workmanship.

Must be able to work as a team member or individually to accomplish assignments.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

Current valid Georgia Driver's License required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: walk, stand, use hands to handle office supplies and gardening tools and operate computer, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to: reach with hands and arms, and stoop for prolonged periods of time, climb or crawl, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to: lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, unassisted. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Shift Days % Travel Required 0% Full Time/Part Time Full-time Work Location/Schedule: This position requires onsite work and is not eligible for remote work. FLSA Non-Exempt Number of Vacancies 3 Anticipated Candidate Start Date Position End Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SC0799P Posting Open Date 03/25/2026 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement

Spelman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a smoke-free campus.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter of Interest