Grounds Keeper II

Position Information

Classification Title Service/Maintenance Worker 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

1+ years Landscape Maintenance Experience

Position Summary

This position is manual labor performing maintenance of grounds in assigned areas on campus. This employee safely operates various types of equipment associated with grounds maintenance and will likely operate more difficult machinery including riding mowers, tractor loaders, leaf trucks, and dump trucks. This employee assists and directs the crew in work completion, as well as, assists in the training of proper maintenance techniques and methods. This employee will follow and monitor safety protocols. This employee monitors the crew's equipment. This employee will assist in other aspects of grounds maintenance including but not limited to weed control and irrigation. This employee will respond to campus emergencies during work hours including inclement weather events.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to operate all types of Grounds Maintenance equipment to include mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers and backpack blowers.

• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).

• Knowledge of pesticides and weed control.

Physical Demands

• Constant physical labor 8 hours a day/5 days a week.

• Extensive/constant stooping, bending, squatting and working with your hands above your head; lift 75 lbs. consistently throughout the work day.

• Driving as needed to perform job related tasks

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

• Maintain grounds turf and landscaping by operating major equipment associated with grounds maintenance such as riding lawn mowers, backpack blowers, weed trimmers and edgers, dump trucks, leaf trucks, tractors, aerators, and tractor loaders.

• Keep assigned grounds area professionally maintained.

• Assists in planning and organization of daily work.

• Helps and directs the crew to stay on task to meet established timelines.

• Monitors assigned grounds area for maintenance and safety issues.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains and follows all safety guidelines, including but not limited to wearing and using PPE safety gear at all times, assists with monitoring crew for adherence to all safety guidelines.

• Assists in training employees in proper maintenance techniques and methods.

• Monitors all equipment in crew's use for servicing, repairs, maintenance, safety, and proper operating condition.

• Responsible for crew's equipment inventory.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assists in other aspects of grounds maintenance including but not limited to:
• mulching
• insecticide, fungicide and herbicide applications in the assigned grounds area
• irrigation (operating properly, set water times and locations, and reports any malfunctions in the irrigation system to the Irrigation Crew for immediate attention and/or repair)
• weed control
• trash patrol

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to campus emergencies during work hours including inclement weather events

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 Dennis Peterson Recruitment Contact Email denpeter@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.