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Atlanta · GA
Entry-level
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Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Assistant Grounds Mechanic and Groundskeeper, where your enthusiasm and hands-on skills will help maintain pristine athletic fields, golf courses, and landscaped areas. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, ensuring lush, healthy grounds through expert equipment operation and maintenance. Your efforts will directly contribute to creating safe, attractive environments for community recreation, sports events, and leisure activities. If you thrive in a physically active setting and are eager to develop your groundskeeping expertise, this position is perfect for you!
Duties
- Assist with the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems to ensure optimal water distribution across athletic fields and landscaped areas
- Operate groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, power tools, and irrigation controllers safely and efficiently
- Perform routine landscaping tasks including lawn care, planting, edging, fertilizing, and gardening to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the grounds
- Support athletic field groundskeeping by aerating, seeding, and maintaining turf health for safe play conditions
- Conduct manual handling tasks such as heavy lifting of equipment or materials, ensuring proper safety procedures are followed
- Assist with pesticide management activities to control pests while adhering to safety standards
- Maintain equipment through regular inspections and basic repairs to ensure reliable operation during daily tasks
Requirements
- Prior experience or familiarity with grounds maintenance, landscaping, or golf course groundskeeping is preferred but not mandatory; training will be provided
- Knowledge of irrigation systems, power tool safety, and equipment maintenance is highly desirable
- Ability to operate company vehicles and groundskeeping machinery responsibly and safely
- Comfort with manual handling tasks including heavy lifting and the use of hand tools and power tools
- Strong attention to safety protocols related to power tools, pesticide use, and equipment operation
- Physical stamina to perform outdoor work in various weather conditions; ability to stand, walk, bend, lift heavy objects, and perform manual labor for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license or ability to operate company vehicles as needed
This part-time role offers a fantastic chance to develop your skills in groundskeeping while contributing to well-maintained recreational spaces. We value safety, teamwork, and a proactive attitude—if you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a tangible impact on outdoor environments, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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