Pruning Crew Tech I

Georgia 4-H

Athens (GA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University of Georgia’s Grounds Maintenance team in the Athens area seeks a Pruning Crew Tech I to support campus pruning operations. You will assist the pruning crew with pruning landscape plants across campus using proper techniques and help load and transport debris.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating grounds maintenance equipment. The role requires physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and willingness to work early hours, including

Qualifications

Ability to operate and maintain pruning equipment.
Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment (mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, skid steers).
Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Assists crew to perform pruning duties for landscape plants throughout campus.
Loads, secures, and unloads landscape debris on pickup trucks, dump trucks, and trailers.
Assist maintenance crews to perform routine landscape maintenance throughout campus.
Responds to campus emergencies including inclement weather events.

Skills

Pruning equipment

Grounds equipment

Instruction follow-through

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Number

S15931P

Working Title

Pruning Crew Tech I

Department

FMD-Grounds-Maintenance

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information

M-F 6am -2:30pm

Advertised Salary

35,400

Posting Date

10/21/2026

Open until filled

Yes

Proposed Starting Date

11/22/2026

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Policy 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 (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Classification Title

Groundskeeper I

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Position Summary

This position is a manual labor position that provides operational support of the grounds department pruning crew. Reporting directly to a crew leader (Landscape Pruning Specialist), this position assists the crew with completing work assigned to the crew to include performing maintenance, structural and rejuvenation pruning of landscape plants on campus utilizing proper pruning techniques. This position assists with loading, securing, and unloading landscape debris in pickup trucks, dump trucks, and trailers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to operate and maintain pruning equipment.
Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment to include mowers, tractors, trimmers, edger’s, backpack blowers, and skid steers.
Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

Lift up to 75 lbs. throughout an 8.0 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).
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Driving as needed to perform job related tasks.

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

Does this position require a P-Card

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care

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

Assists crew to perform pruning duties for landscape plants throughout campus.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Loads, secures, and unloads landscape debris on pickup trucks, dump trucks, and trailers.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist maintenance crews to perform routine landscape maintenance throughout campus.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Responds to campus emergencies including inclement weather events.

Percentage of time