Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number TEMP000904Classification TitleTemporary - MaintenancePosition TitleFacilities Services - Grounds Keeper (Armstrong Campus, Savannah)Department3909950301-Grounds OperationsLocationPosition Summary

Facilities Services. The Grounds Keeper for the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, Georgia 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 mowing grass, raking leaves, edging and
blowing sidewalks, pruning shrubs, mulching ornamental beds, installing plants and other jobs as required.
• Performs litter pickup throughout the University and in the parking lots.
• Applies herbicides with a backpack sprayer.
• Performs 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?NoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to operate 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 a background investigation prior to employment.

Preferred ExperiencePreferred EducationPreferred ExperienceSalary Range$10.34 per hour temporary; non-benefitedJob Open Date11/05/2019Job Closing Date11/15/2019Position StatusFull-TimeSpecial Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/63763Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * 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
3. * Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent ?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have one or more years of work related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Have you ever been employed at Armstrong State University and/or Georgia Southern University?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * If you answered "yes" to the previous questions, please list dates of employment

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Are you currently enrolled in six undergraduate credit hours or three graduate-level credit hours for the fall semester at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville)?
   • Yes
   • No

Required Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Other Document