Temporary Grounds Assistant - FRS

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R28383P

Working Title: Temporary Grounds Assistant - FRS

Department: CAES-Griffin Campus

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Anticipated

Start Date:

04/07/2025

Posting Date: 02/07/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

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• Mowing grass (50% of time)
• Maintenance of flower beds and other ground‑keeping duties assigned by supervisor (20% of time)
• Weed eating and edging around plants and walkways (15% of time)
• Planting of shrubs and flowers around the campus (15% of time)

This position will assist Field Research Services grounds crew with maintenance on the Griffin Campus, including but not limited to planting, mowing, weed eating, edging, weeding, and maintaining flower beds.

Title: Temporary Skilled Crafts/Trades
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
Full‑Time Equivalent: 1.00

Relevant/

Preferred Education:

High School Graduate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of landscaping practices and equipment.

This position involves primarily outdoor work. Work may be performed in adverse temperatures during summer and winter.

Is this a Position of Trust? No
Financial Resources: No
P‑Card: No
Driving Requirement: No
Direct Interaction with Children or Patients: No
Security Access: No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and pre‑employment drug test. For more information, visit the UGA Background Check website.

Name: Ben Fields
Email: bwf1