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Grounds Keeper Helper – VPI at Griffin Jobs in Griffin, USA at University of Georgia

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Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R29305P

Working Title: Grounds Keeper Helper – VPI at Griffin

Department: VPI-Griffin Academic Programs

About the University The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. UGA is chartered by the state of Georgia and is a flagship public research university. The main campus is in Athens with extended campuses in Griffin, Atlanta, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff, with an enrollment over 41,000 students.

Academic Programs and Units: College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type: Employee

Salary: $14.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: 05/12/2025

Posting Date: 05/01/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants: Must drive to Griffin, GA for work.

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. More details on the USG values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  The USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Under supervision: mowing grass, managing weeds and pests, trimming shrubs and trees, and removing leaves and debris. Percentage of time: 70
  • Maintaining landscape equipment. Percentage of time: 20
  • Planting flower beds, shrubs and trees, mulching, irrigating, and other related landscape duties. Percentage of time: 10

Position Details

Position Information

  • Classification Title: Temporary Service/Maintenance
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt
  • UGA Job Code: (not specified)
  • FTE: 1.0

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduated from a high school and experience in grounds maintenance work is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Follow instructions and work with grounds maintenance equipment.

Physical Demands: Working outside under adverse weather conditions; heavy lifting; walking; standing; reaching; turning; bending; climbing; proper use and operations of landscape equipment.

Background and Compliance

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Name: Ben Fields

Email: bwf1

Phone:

Posting Specific Questions

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  • Do you understand that you will be working in Griffin, Georgia, and you know where Griffin, GA is located?

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