Grounds Keeper - Rock Eagle - Temporary

Position Title: Grounds Keeper – Rock Eagle – Temporary

Posting Number: G/R30901P

Department: CAES‑Rock Eagle 4‑H Center

Location: Rock Eagle 4‑H Center

Employment Type: Employee (Temporary Service/Maintenance, FTE: 1.00, FLSA: Non‑Exempt)

Schedule: Schedule will vary based on the needs of the center

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/25/2025

Posting Date: 08/21/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Summary: Job duties will include, but are not limited to: mowing grass with zero‑turn, stand‑up, walk‑behind and push‑type lawn mowers; weed‑eating turf edges; large areas, hillsides and lake edges; edging curbs, roads, sidewalks, and other areas; trimming trees, bushes, hedges, and other landscaped areas; picking up, grinding limbs and working with a Brush Bandit chipper; hand stacking rip‑rap stone and other landscaping rock;

spreading pine straw, wheat straw, and grass seed; lining and painting football fields; knowledge of proper use of chainsaws and other equipment; will climb onto roofs (using a ladder) to blow off roofs and clean gutters on all buildings; spraying chemicals to control weeds, insects; assist with center trash collection; building set up and breakdown as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operating lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers – 35%
• Operating backpack blowers to blow roads, sidewalks, roofs, and gutters – 25%
• Trash pickup around center & removal of downed trees and limbs – 15%
• Pruning and trimming bushes, shrubs, and trees; spraying herbicides to control weeds – 10%
• Assist with general maintenance in plumbing, AV, electrical, painting and HVAC – 10%

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and

Competencies:

• Familiar with all types of lawn mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers
• Experience with mixing and spraying chemicals from weed killers to insecticide
• Familiar with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and propane gas
• Dependable, courteous, and have good communication skills

Physical Demands: Work in extreme weather conditions; complete tasks on roofs, ladders, driving as needed; perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Transportation & Security: Driving is a job requirement; direct interaction with children under 18 and access to security-sensitive areas.

EEO 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, 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).