grounds keeper-nonstudent

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a dedicated Grounds and Commons Keeper to maintain athletic facility surfaces and surrounding areas in the Athens area. The role supports daily upkeep, game day setup, and general maintenance across multiple facilities.

This position emphasizes physical work, reliability, and attention to safety while performing mowing, irrigation, painting, fertilizer application, and post-game care as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at various athletic facilities including mowing, irrigating, and traveling to the various athletic facilities
• Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities
• Assist with game day setup for various sporting events
• Assist with fertilizer applications at various athletic fields
• Assist with painting playing field at Sanford Stadium and other athletic facilities for practice and games
• Assist with post‑game care of playing surfaces at Sanford Stadium (filling divots, removal of team benches and dog house)
• Perform other related work as required

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Position Summary

Maintain the grounds and commons areas for Athletic facilities.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Employee

Location: Athens Area

Open Until Filled: Yes

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at various athletic facilities including mowing, irrigating, and traveling to the various athletic facilities.
• Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities.
• Assist with game day setup for various sporting events.
• Assist with fertilizer applications at various athletic fields.
• Assist with painting playing field at Sanford Stadium and other athletic facilities for practice and games.
• Assist with post‑game care of playing surfaces at Sanford Stadium (filling divots, removal of team benches and dog house).
• Perform other related work as required.

Physical Demands

Stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel, bend, stoop; and reach with hands and arms. Sit and talk or hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. Driving as needed to perform job duties.