Grounds Foreman I-Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - Children's Garden
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Position Title
Grounds Foreman I – Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - Children’s Garden
Department
CAES – Coastal Botanical Gardens
Position Summary
This is a manual, laboring, grounds position operating mowers, lawn edgers, backpack blowers, and other hand‑held equipment. The job also includes maintenance on the equipment, buildings as assigned, and necessary record keeping.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Driving Responsibility
Yes
Position of Trust
Yes
Direct Interaction with Children
Yes
Security Access
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain site grounds, including various types of gardens, according to maintenance schedules and policies and procedures. (75%)
Assist in planning, assigning, and scheduling grounds crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and care of site grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants. (10%)
Prepare various reports and perform related work as necessary. (5%)
Maintain inventories of pesticides, fertilizers, plants, and various grounds items. (5%)
Classification Title
Groundskeeper I
FLSA Status
Non‑Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
1.00
Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: William Savanich
Email: wl42@uga.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Grounds Foreman I – Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens - Children’s Garden
Department
CAES – Coastal Botanical Gardens
Position Summary
This is a manual, laboring, grounds position operating mowers, lawn edgers, backpack blowers, and other hand‑held equipment. The job also includes maintenance on the equipment, buildings as assigned, and necessary record keeping.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
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.
Driving Responsibility
Yes
Position of Trust
Yes
Direct Interaction with Children
Yes
Security Access
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain site grounds, including various types of gardens, according to maintenance schedules and policies and procedures. (75%)
Assist in planning, assigning, and scheduling grounds crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and care of site grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants. (10%)
Prepare various reports and perform related work as necessary. (5%)
Maintain inventories of pesticides, fertilizers, plants, and various grounds items. (5%)
Classification Title
Groundskeeper I
FLSA Status
Non‑Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
1.00
Contact Details
Recruitment Contact Name: William Savanich
Email: wl42@uga.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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