Deadline
Mar 21, 2027
Closing in 153 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
About the role
Groundskeeper
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Posting Details
Position InformationApplicants 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 |
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| 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 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. |
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter of Interest
How to apply
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