Groundskeeper

Job Title: Groundskeeper I
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job : 292746

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi‑campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university’s signature leadership programs is its 800‑member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.

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.

Please be advised that 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 (706) 867‑4470 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 climbing ladders of varying sizes.
• Follow safety procedures and work in a safe manner. Able to operate small hand tools;
  Balancing;
  Bending Over;
  Carrying;
  Climb up and down ladder;
  Climb up onto and down from equipment. Crawling;
  Crouching;
  Eye/hand coordination;
  Grasping;
  Hazards such as electrical, chemical, biological;
  Hearing;
  Inside/outside environmental factors;
  Kneeling;
  Constant, heavy, constant lifting;
  Moving;
  Pulling;
  Pushing;
  Reaching;
  Reaching Overhead;
  Repetitive use of hands/arms;
  Repetitive use of legs;
  Sitting;
  Standing;
  Stooping;
  Talking;
  Twisting;
  Walking (include distance); 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. 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.

• 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

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and…