Groundskeeper Position Available In Glynn, Georgia

Groundskeeper
College of Coastal Georgia
in Brunswick, GA

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Full-Time

Salary:

$ $34,428 / yearly

Posted:

04/15/2025

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Facilities Management Job ID:

284317 About Us Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia! Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia’s Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/ Job Summary This position assists in the maintenance of campus grounds and landscaping. This position is designated by the Institution as Essential Personnel. Responsibilities 1

• Collects trash from parking lots, sidewalks, and other areas; empties trash cans. 2
• Assists in the installation and repair of irrigation systems. 3
• Mows grass and removes weeds. 4
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment. 5
• Trims trees and hedges. 6
• Installs and maintains flower beds and other landscaping features. 7
• Applies pesticides and herbicides. 8
• Assists in setting-up for special campus events 9
• Performs related duties Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Other Required Qualifications
Must possess a current valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and pass a yearly Motor Vehicle Report review.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.
Required Experience
At least 6 months experience Proposed Salary $ $34,428 / yearly Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to work while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Ability to work outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, or irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work.
Knowledge of grounds maintenance principles.
SKILLS
Skill in the operation and repair of maintenance equipment.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in oral and written communication. USG Core Values 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. Equal Employment Opportunity The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need or reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740. The College of Coastal Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law. Based on the University system of Georgia’s policy, official sealed transcripts must be provided upon offer and acceptance of all Faculty positions.
As a condition of employment individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.
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