Location: Athens,GA, USA
Position Information
Classification Title Service/Maintenance Worker FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is manual laboring work of more than ordinary difficulty often involving the performance of semi-skilled duties. Work involves the performance of laboring tasks involving some job-acquired skills, which frequently include operating automotive equipment and providing semi-skilled assistance to trade workers. Employee will be expected to perform regular grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, weeding, leaf removal and operating various types of grounds equipment, including mowers, back pack blowers, weed trimmers, edgers, trucks, and tractors as well as any type work deemed necessary by the supervisor. Duties which are of a routine nature are performed with some degree of independence; the more skilled tasks, however, are performed under closer supervision. An employee may drive a truck and some light construction equipment, involving responsibility for safe and efficient operation.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
* Knowledge of the grounds maintenance trades.
* Experience with grounds maintenance equipment.
* Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Physical Demands
* Lift up to 75lbs throughout an 8 hour work day.
* Stand/walk for long periods of time, stoop, bend, work from a standard and extended ladder, and work with hands above head.
* Perform duties under adverse weather and/or climate conditions (rain, heat and cold).
* Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Operate back pack blowers, weed trimmers and edgers.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Operate lawn mowers and mowing grass.
Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities
Weed control on campus.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Mulching and trash patrol on campus
Percentage of time 10
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Leah Melnik Recruitment Contact Email ...@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone
Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume/CV
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter
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