Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Full time hourly position, 40 hours/week, work times may vary as needed.
Advertised Salary Minimum of $34,500/year; Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/06/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 10/20/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Savannah 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
Grounds-keeping experience, and experience with operation and maintenance of basic Grounds equipment.
Position Summary
Responsible for performing all groundskeeping related tasks at the Institute.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Understand verbal and written instructions, and work under adverse weather conditions at times.
• Solve practical problems and manage random issues.

Physical Demands

• Lifting heavy objects, stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time. Lift approximately 50 lbs.
• Stoop, squat, operate lawn mower, edger, blower, aerator, roller, irrigation controllers, etc.
• Work in both hot and cold outdoor climates.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No 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) No 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

• Grounds maintenance - mowing, trimming, pruning, pine straw application.

Percentage of time 70 Duties/Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Ground equipment operation and maintenance (backhoe, tractors, dump truck, aerial boom lift, variety of mowers, blowers, trimmers, edgers, hand tools).

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Pickup and disposal of trash, debris.
• Fertilizer application.

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 Charles Hartman Recruitment Contact Email chart57@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. This position is located on Skidaway Island in Savannah, GA. Are you willing to work from this location?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Please explain any grounds maintenance experience you have.
   (Open Ended Question)
3. Please describe your experience with grounds equipment and the type of equipment used.
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter