"Landscape Pesticide Specialist"

Job Details

Posting Number: S13960P

Working Title: Landscape Pesticide Specialist

Department: FMD-Grounds-Maintenance

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: fmd.uga.edu

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: M-F 6am to 2:30pm No on call rotation Essential Worker Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.

Advertised Salary: $41,150 or commensurate with experience

Posting Date: 08/04/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 09/01/2025

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).

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Classification Title: Service/Maintenance Foreman/Lead

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Requires at least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications: Pesticide license and landscape experience 2+ years

Position Summary: This position is the lead on the Landscape Pesticide Crew and is responsible for pesticide applications on campus turf and landscape areas. This position is a manual labor position that will work along with the crew on pesticide applications. Routinely assigns work to employees, assesses pesticide needs for areas of campus, prioritizes work and ensures that employees under their supervision are making applications correctly and efficiently. This position is responsible for keeping accurate pesticide application records and pesticide inventory. This position is responsible for training personnel on the crew and monitoring their work throughout the day. This position will ensure the safety of the individuals under their supervision as well as the safety of the campus community in and around the work site. This position will ensure that all employees are utilizing safe working procedures and that they are provided with and utilizing the correct Personal Protective Equipment at all times. This position may assist maintenance and horticulture crews to help get needed work accomplished when deemed necessary. May work in any aspect of grounds related work as deemed necessary to reach departmental goals.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

• Georgia Commercial Pesticide Applicators License – Category 24
• Pesticide application experience on landscapes and turfgrass
• Plant and turfgrass knowledge
• Plant and turfgrass disease/ insect knowledge
• Preferred experience in grounds maintenance
• Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment to include mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, and skid steers
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions

Physical Demands: Constant physical labor 8 hours a day/5 days a week Extensive/constant stooping, bending, squatting and working with your hands above your head Lift up to 75 lbs. consistently throughout the workday. Perform heavy labor often under adverse weather climatic conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow) Driving 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?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No

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: Directs, supervises, and works with crew on pesticide applications to campus turf and landscapes. Percentage of time: 65

Duties/Responsibilities: Actively monitors campus grounds for areas with pesticide application needs. Percentage of time: 15

Duties/Responsibilities: Trains crew members in proper pesticide application procedures, enforces safety procedures and requirements. Percentage of time: 10

Duties/Responsibilities: Pesticide application record keeping and inventory. Percentage of time: 5

Duties/Responsibilities: Responds to campus emergencies including inclement weather events. Percentage of time: 5

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

Recruitment Contact Name: Dwayne Jones

Recruitment Contact Email: djjones@uga.edu