Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number TEMP000856Classification TitleTemporary - MaintenancePosition TitleResidential Facilities - Groundskeeper (Statesboro Campus, Statesboro)Department3902150101-Residential Facilities-AuxLocationPosition Summary

Facilities Services (Statesboro, GA). The Groundskeeper maintains a clean, pleasant and safe environment for students, faculty, and staff by performing various grounds maintenance tasks utilizing hand, precision, and power tools.

Essential Functions:

• Performs routine landscape maintenance tasks which include raking leaves, edging and blowing sidewalks, pruning shrubs, mulching ornamental beds, and installing plants.
• Operates lawn maintenance equipment outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Performs litter pickup throughout the University and in the parking lots.
• Completes semi-skilled tasks of a physically demanding nature with some degree of independence

Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community. All faculty, staff, and students must adhere to the established University System of Georgia policy.

Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or equivalent

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?NoMinimum Experience Required

One or more years of work-related experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?YesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to operate a University vehicle; effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.

Preferred ExperiencePreferred EducationPreferred ExperienceSalary Range$7.25 - $8.00 per hour temporary; non-benefits eligibleJob Open Date07/10/2019Job Closing Date07/24/2019Position StatusFull-TimeSpecial Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/60164Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that you are applying for a temporary position, and you cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Are you currently enrolled in at least six undergraduate or three graduate semester hours for the spring, summer, or fall semester at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Savannah, or Hinesville)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent ?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have one or more years of work related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * If you answered "No" to the previous question, do you have one or more years of post-secondary education or formal technical training?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Answered "Yes" to the previous question
7. * Do you have the ability to operate a university vehicle?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Have you ever been employed at Armstrong State University and/or Georgia Southern University?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * If you answered "yes" to the previous questions, please list dates of employment

    (Open Ended Question)

Required Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents