S11035P
Working Title:
Pruning Technician I
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 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About the College/Unit/Department:
The University of Georgia Facilities Management Division is the largest of seven (7) divisions reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration. The exceptional staff of over 800 personnel within the division manage, operate and maintain campus landscapes, buildings and infrastructure to promote the long-term sustainability of the University.
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:
6:00am – 2:30pm M-F
Essential worker
Not an on-call position
Some additional night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.
Advertised Salary:
$33,000.00
Posting Date:
09/18/2023
Open until filled:
Yes
Proposed Starting Date:
10/30/2023
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
Classification Title:
Service/Maintenance Worker
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
FTE:
1.00
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires are 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.
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, 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)
Is driving a responsibility of this position?:
Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?:
No
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):
No
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.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assists crew to perform pruning duties for landscape plants throughout campus.
Percentage of time:
50
Duties/Responsibilities:
Loads, secures, and unloads landscape debris on pickup trucks, dump trucks, and trailers.
Percentage of time:
40
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist maintenance crews to perform routine landscape maintenance throughout campus.
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:
Shelly Prescott
Recruitment Contact Email:
Recruitment Contact Phone:
7065427178
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