Grounds Foreman I: Garden & Trail Maintenance Lead

Ugajobsearch; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia seeks a Grounds Foreman I to oversee garden maintenance, assist curators, and lead field operations across multiple sites. The role emphasizes landscape upkeep, turf management, and collaboration with university staff.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of plants and chemicals, strong physical stamina for outdoor work, and the ability to supervise part-time staff and student workers. Work hours include weekdays with occasional evenings for events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of garden maintenance techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of plants, herbicides, fertilizers, and other chemicals used in grounds work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape plantings along entrance roads, parking lots, woodland edges, and at maintenance facility.
• Assist garden curators with garden maintenance, including weeding, pruning, pest control, leaf and litter removal, mulching and fertilizing.
• Maintain turf areas and hard surfaces within the Garden including streets, patios, driveways, paths, parking areas, and building entrances.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Plant knowledge

Collaborative relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Irrigation systems

Fencing

Job description

University of Georgia seeks a Grounds Foreman I to oversee garden maintenance, assist curators, and lead field operations across multiple sites. The role emphasizes landscape upkeep, turf management, and collaboration with university staff.

Ideal candidates bring knowledge of plants and chemicals, strong physical stamina for outdoor work, and the ability to supervise part-time staff and student workers. Work hours include weekdays with occasional evenings for events.