Groundskeeper

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I on the Dahlonega campus. This position is responsible for landscape work in a University environment.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions. As a public institution, the university’s ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.

Contact Monica Arrendale at  for more information.

• Physically demanding manual labor consisting of lawn, flower and shrub care.
• Digging, spraying, edging and power tool operation.
• Other duties as assigned, including building or property maintenance support as needed.

• Ability to operate basic landscape machinery and power tools.
• Must be able to perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to understand and follow specific oral and written instruction.
• Must have the ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 40 feet, execute work requiring bending and reaching overhead, lift up to 50 pounds, and climb ladders of varying sizes.
• Follow safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate small hand tools, balancing, bending over, carrying, climbing ladders, crawling, crouching, eye‑hand coordination, gripping, handling hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological hazards, hearing, environmental factors, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive use of hands or legs, standing, stooping, talking, twisting, walking, ability to work heights up to 60 feet using man lifts and ladders, operate vehicles, trucks, golf carts.
• Ability to operate power tools, large landscape machinery and heavy equipment.

• Valid state driver’s license.

• High School graduate, GED preferred.
• Grounds/landscaping experience preferred.

Minimum Starting Salary: $15.00 per hour

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by the university in its sole discretion, confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Background Check:
Position of Trust.

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Work Permit:
Regular Full‑Time

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