Grounds Keeper III

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

3+ years of landscape maintenance experience

Position Summary

Operates major equipment associated with grounds maintenance including, sprayers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, dump trucks, aerators, leaf trucks, and tractors. Assist in organizing crews and coordinating assignments for daily work to include mulching, trash pick-up . Weed control in landscape beds.

Works with crew members to accomplish daily assignments; guides crew members according to guidelines for each activity. Ensure all crew equipment is working properly and being serviced on a regular basis and repaired as needed. Serve as role model for crew members on proper maintenance techniques and methods.

Promote proper wearing and utilization of all PPE safety gear by crew members while working. Work closely with the crew to coordinate herbicide applications in the area. Ensure that irrigation utilized in the area is working appropriately at all times and report any malfunctions in the irrigation system for immediate attention and repair to Grounds Foremen. Assist in addressing grounds emergencies that arise to maintain safety of campus community.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to operate all types of Grounds Maintenance equipment to include sprayers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, dump trucks, aerators, leaf trucks, and tractors.

• Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

• Plant Identification and Turf knowledge

Physical Demands

• Physical labor 8 hours a day/5 days a week.

• Extensive stooping, bending, squatting and working with hands above head.

• Move up to 75 lbs. consistently throughout the day.

• Perform heavy labor often under adverse climatic conditions (cold, rain, heat).

• Driving as needed to complete job 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

Operates major equipment associated with grounds maintenance including, sprayers, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, mowers, dump trucks, aerators, leaf trucks, and tractors. Assist in organizing crews and coordinating assignments for daily work to include mulching, trash pick-up . Weed control in landscape beds.

Works with crew members to accomplish daily assignments, guides crew members according to guidelines for each activity.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Ensure all crew equipment is working properly and being serviced on a regular basis and repaired as needed. Leading crew members in proper maintenance techniques and methods.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Promote proper wearing and utilization of all PPE safety gear by crew members while working.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Work closely with the crew to coordinate herbicide applications in the area. Ensure that irrigation utilized in the area is always working appropriately and report any malfunctions in the irrigation system for immediate attention and repair to Grounds Foremen.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in addressing grounds emergencies that arise to maintain safety of campus community.

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
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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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.