Groundskeeper Associate

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

This person performs entry level groundskeeping, landscape maintenance and concrete laborer duties. This is an entry level position in which incumbent learns proper methods and procedures for completing assigned duties and becomes familiar with the UWG campus. Duties and responsibilities include: Provide care for campus grounds including mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc.; Walks assigned area of campus, collecting and removing trash from campus grounds; Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; Rakes and bags leaves; Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides; Learns to operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment; Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed; Assists in changing attachments on heavy equipment. Assists in erecting forms, wall panels, and rebar placement. Assists in concrete placement, chute operation, raking, sreeding, and hand floats.

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Provides care for campus grounds including mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, etc. Plants trees, flowers, and bushes; rakes and bags leaves. Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides. Learns to operate grounds keeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmower, trimmer, and pressure washers for cleaning of campus fountain, outdoor furniture and other campus areas.

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Assists with concrete placement, chute operation, raking, screeding and vibration. Assists in concrete finishing utilizing: hand floats, hand edgers, bull floats, and various metal trowels. May assist in general grading, debris hauling, loading and unloading supplies. May assist in changing attachments on heavy equipment. May assist in erecting forms, wall panels, rebar placement, snap ties and turn buckles. May assist in metal work; torching and cutting, basic welding and grinders.

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Recognizes and follows prescribed safety procedures and regulations.

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Recognizes and obtains required tools, equipment, materials, and supplies that are needed to do the job. Maintains proper stock, parts, tools, and safety equipment in the assigned storage areas. Works with others to keep vehicles and employee work areas clean and orderly.

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Participates in department-provided training and learning opportunities to develop work-related skills and abilities. Completes all required training on a timely basis.

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Learns to operate grounds keeping and maintenance equipment, such as lawnmower, trimmer, and pressure washers for cleaning of campus fountain, outdoor furniture and other campus areas.

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Assists in inclement weather duties as assigned when needed (such as clearing snow from sidewalks and other campus areas). Perform other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma or GED.

Other Required Qualifications
Listens to instructions and asks necessary questions to complete tasks. Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, often under adverse climatic conditions. Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and others.

A valid driver's license is required. Position requires a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Experience
Prior experience in large concrete projects.

$15.74 Hourly. Paid on a Biweekly Basis.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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 West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.