Grounds Keeper I

Posting Details
Posting Details Posting Number S14744P
Working Title Grounds Keeper I
Department Athletics-Grounds
About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External
Retirement Plan TRS
Employment Type Employee
Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time Full Time
Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday thru Friday..Hours will vary depending on sporting events Advertised Salary 34,500 - 35,000
Posting Date 02/19/2026
Open until filled Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/09/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Position Information Classification Title Groundskeeper I
FLSA Non-Exempt
FTE 1.00
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Position Summary Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at various athletic facilities including mowing, fertilizing and irrigating. Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities. Assist with game day setup for various sporting events. Assist with fertilizer applications at various athletic fields. Assist with painting playing field at Sanford Stadium and other athletic facilities for practice and games. Assist with post game care of playing surfaces at Sanford Stadium. Performs other related work as needed. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Knowledge of landscape equipment Physical Demands Physically demanding work of a heavy nature. Driving as needed to perform job duties. 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
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Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Assist with daily maintenance of playing surfaces at various athletic facilities including mowing and irrigating.
Assist with maintenance of common areas at athletic facilities.
Assist with game day setup for various sporting events
Assist with fertilizer applications at various athletic fields
Assist with painting playing field at Sanford Stadium and other athletic facilities for practice and games.
Assist with post game care of playing surfaces at Sanford Stadium (filling divots, removal of team benches and dog house).
Performs other related work as needed. Percentage of time 100