Landscape Operator

Landscape Operator

Position details below.

Posting Number: S14687P

Working Title:

Landscape Operator
Department: FMD-Grounds-Maintenance

Employment Type:

Employee

Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment, and to maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout the appointment.

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• Landscape installation experience of 1+ years

This is a manual labor position on a landscaping crew that will involve operation of equipment used in landscaping and horticulture to include but not limited to mini skid steer, skid steers, tractors, mowers, dump trucks, aerators, ride on fertilizer spreaders, and sod cutters. The position will assist with the installation of landscapes, sod, trees, annual color beds and irrigation on campus, perform light grading to prepare areas for landscapes and sod, and support fertilizer and pre‑emergent applications, aerification, and topdressing of campus turf.

It may also involve assistance with maintenance crews as needed.

• Landscape installation to include but not limited to plants, trees, flowerbeds, and sod. (40%)
• Landscape and turf maintenance to include but not limited to the operation of mowers, edgers, trimmers, and backpack blowers, and any other work associated with landscape and turf maintenance. (40%)
• Fertilizer/pre‑emergent applications, aerification, and topdressing of campus turf, operation of ride‑on spreaders, aerators, and top dressers. (15%)
• Respond to grounds emergencies as they arise to maintain safety of the campus community, including periods of inclement weather. (5%)

• Work a manual laboring job for an 8‑hour shift, 5 days a week.
• Lift 75 lbs frequently throughout the day.
• Stand, stoop, bend, lift, squat, and work with hands above the head.
• Work from a standard and extended ladder.

Recruitment Contact:
Dwayne Jones
Email: djjones

• Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

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).