Grounds Keeper

Posting Number: S15866P

Working Title:

GROUNDS KEEPER I

Department: FMD-Grounds-Maintenance

About the University of Georgia:
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type:
External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:
Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: M-F 6:00am - 2:30pm

Advertised Salary: 35,200

Posting Date: 10/07/2026

Open until filled:
Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 11/08/2026

Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:
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, or 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).

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More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification

Title:

Groundskeeper I

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Position Summary:

This is manual laboring work of more than ordinary difficulty often involving the performance of semi-skilled duties. Work involves the performance of laboring tasks involving some job-acquired skills, which frequently include operating automotive equipment and providing semi-skilled assistance to trade workers. Employee will be expected to perform regular grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, weeding, leaf removal and operating various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, back pack blowers, weed trimmers, edgers, trucks, and tractors as well as any type work deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Duties which are of a routine nature are performed with some degree of independence; the more skilled tasks, however, are performed under closer supervision. An employee may drive a truck and some light construction equipment, involving responsibility for safe and efficient operation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the grounds maintenance trades.
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 75 lbs. throughout an 8.0…