Grounds Foreman I — Botanical Gardens

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Grounds Foreman I for the Coastal Botanical Gardens in Savannah. The role involves maintaining site grounds, operating mowers and related equipment, and supervising crew activities.

Typical schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience, with knowledge of grounds maintenance and mechanical work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Competencies in grounds maintenance, manual, and mechanical work.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site grounds, including various types of gardens, according to maintenance schedules and policies and procedures.
• Major responsibility is care and maintenance of equipment, grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants.
• Perform maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Work under direction of supervisor, with some independent judgement, and subject to periodic review for results obtained and adherence to departmental policies.
• Assists in planning, assigning, and scheduling grounds crews engaged in the construction, maintenance, and care of site grass areas, shrubs, trees, and other plants. Demonstrates and teaches proper work methods and techniques to employees as directed by supervisor. Supervises volunteer labor as needed.
• Prepares various reports and performs related work as necessary.
• Maintains inventories of pesticides, fertilizers, plants, and various grounds items.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Manual labor

Mechanical work

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking a Grounds Foreman I for the Coastal Botanical Gardens in Savannah. The role involves maintaining site grounds, operating mowers and related equipment, and supervising crew activities.

Typical schedule is 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience, with knowledge of grounds maintenance and mechanical work.