Job Details

Job Title: Groundskeeper - Associate
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 299741

About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. ... (full institutional description omitted for brevity but present in source)

Job Summary

The Groundskeeper Associate supports the maintenance and appearance of campus grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. This entry level role includes routine tasks such as trash collection, mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, and leaf removal. ...

Responsibilities

Grounds Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance of campus grounds, including mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, trash collection, and leaf removal. ...
Athletic Fields & Event Support: Maintain athletic fields by preparing surfaces, painting lines, and ensuring fields are game ready. ...
Landscaping & Plant Care: Assist with planting, pruning, and maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowers. ...
Safety, Training & Emergency Response: Help maintain a safe and healthy campus environment by following proper procedures and guidelines. ...

Required Qualifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Required Experience: No prior groundskeeping experience is required. ...

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Experience: Previous experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or outdoor labor is helpful. ...

Proposed Salary

$15.74 hourly. Paid on a bi-weekly basis.