Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, Occasional evening and weekend work is required.
Advertised Salary $36,000, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 09/18/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/26/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy SE District EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Groundskeeper I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is a manual, laboring, grounds position operating mowers, lawn edgers, backpack blowers, and other hand held equipment. Job also includes maintenance on the equipment, buildings as assigned, and necessary record keeping.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Competencies in grounds maintenance, manual, and mechanical work.

Physical Demands

• Will perform manual labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling regardless of weather conditions.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain site grounds, including various types of gardens, according to maintenance schedules and policies and procedures.
• Major responsibility is care and maintenance of equipment, grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Work is performed under direction of supervisor, with some independent judgement, and subject to periodic review for results obtained and adherence to departmental policies.

Percentage of time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, assigning, and scheduling grounds crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and care of of site grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
• Demonstrates and teaches proper work methods and techniques to employees as directed by supervisor.
• Supervises volunteer labor as needed.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares various reports and performs related work as necessary.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains inventories of pesticides, fertilizers, plants, and various grounds items.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name William Savanich Recruitment Contact Email wl42@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents