Grounds Keeper - Student

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Grounds Keeper - Student to assist in maintaining athletic facilities, fields, and common areas on campus. You will support daily grounds upkeep, field maintenance, and game-day setup under supervision.

Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation, painting fields, and post-game care at Sanford Stadium, with physical tasks and teamwork in a busy athletic environment. This student role offers hands-on experience in facility maintenance on campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on feet for long periods.
• Be a current student or eligible for on-campus student employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at athletic facilities including mowing and irrigation.
• Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities.
• Assist with game day setup for various sporting events.
• Assist with fertilizer applications at 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).
• Performs other related work as required.

Skills

Maintenance

Teamwork

Job description

Grounds Keeper - Student

Position Summary: Maintain the grounds and commons areas for Athletic facilities.

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).
• Performs 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.

EEO 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]).

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: Amy Bales

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]