Seasonal Grounds & Maintenance Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Grounds Keeper at Rock Eagle 4-H Center to maintain grounds, ensure safety, and assist with general maintenance. Duties include operating heavy equipment, trash collection, and assisting with building setup and breakdown.

Qualifications include experience with lawn care equipment and chemical spraying, plus knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Familiar with lawn mowers, weed trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, and backpack sprayers.
• Experience with mixing and spraying chemicals, including weed killers and insecticides.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and propane gas systems.
• Dependable, courteous, and possesses good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate lawnmowers, edgers, and weed whackers – 35%
• Operate backpack blowers to blow roads, sidewalks, roofs, and gutters – 25%
• Trash pickup around center; removal of downed trees and limbs – 15%
• Pruning and trimming bushes, shrubs, trees; spray herbicides – 15%
• Assist with general maintenance in plumbing, AV, electrical, painting, HVAC – 10%
• Additional duties: mowing, edging, landscaping, roof work, and related tasks as needed.

Skills

Lawn care

Chemical spraying

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Lawn mowers

Backpack sprayers

Chainsaws

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Grounds Keeper at Rock Eagle 4-H Center to maintain grounds, ensure safety, and assist with general maintenance. Duties include operating heavy equipment, trash collection, and assisting with building setup and breakdown.

Qualifications include experience with lawn care equipment and chemical spraying, plus knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.