Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday,
6:00 AM-2:30PM
Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.
Advertised Salary $34,500 Posting Date 11/10/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area 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 manual laboring work of more than ordinary difficulty often involving the performance of semi-skilled duties. Work involves the performance of laboring tasks requiring some job-acquired skills, which frequently include operating automotive equipment and providing semi-skilled assistance to trade workers. Employee will perform regular grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, weeding, leaf removal and operating various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, backpack blowers, weed trimmers, edgers, trucks and tractors as well as any type of work deemed necessary by the Grounds Foreman or immediate supervisor. Duties which are of a routine nature are performed with some degree of independence; the more skilled tasks, however, are performed under closer supervision.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Knowledge of the grounds maintenance trades.
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 75lbs throughout and 8hr work day.
• Stand/walk for long periods of time, stoop, bend. work from a standard and extended ladder, and work with hands above head.
• Perform duties under adverse weather and/or climate conditions (rain, heat and cold).
• Driving as needed to preform 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? No 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
Operation of backpack blowers, trimmers, edgers.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Operate lawn mowers and mowing grass.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Weed control on campus
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Mulching and trash patrol on campus
Percentage of time 10

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 Dwayne Jones Recruitment Contact Email djjones@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents