Grounds Foreman I-Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - Children's Garden

Position Information

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Foreman/Lead FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

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 Richard Evans Recruitment Contact Email revans90@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• List of References with Contact Information

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