Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining the landscape and grounds of the campus.

Full-time position.

A complete application must include:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employer.

Review of applications will begin on July 3, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

Minimum hourly rate $17.00

Benefits Include:

• Healthcare options
• Retirement option: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

Maintains safe sidewalks parking lots and streets - 25%

• Blows leaves.
• Removes limbs.
• Applies ice melt.
• Edges walks and street curbs.
• Maintains storm drains.
• Responds to emergency calls for leaks or storm cleanup.

Maintains grounds and landscaping - 50%

• Waters plants by irrigation, water trailer, hoses, and watering cans.
• Mows grass.
• Trims weeds.
• Applies chemicals including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers at the appropriate time and rate.
• Mulches, rocks, and spreads pine straw at least 200 cubic yards per year.
• Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
• Removes litter from grounds.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Plants shrubs and flowerbeds.
• Removes trees as needed.
• Seeds grass.
• Cleans up after contracted projects and erosion control.

Conducts equipment maintenance - 20%

• Performs oil changes.
• Cleans equipment and changes filters.
• Sharpens blades.
• Conducts grease fittings.
• Cleans up shop and maintains the shed.
• Assists other departments with moving furniture, setting up events, and changing light bulbs and air filters.

Performs related duties - 5%

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Required Qualifications

• More than one year of related experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.