Position Details

Classification Information

Classification TitleGrounds KeeperRegular/TempRegularFull-time/Part-timeFull-TimePosition Notes

All part-time and temporary positions must abide by the ACA rules and regulations. In addition, part-time positions must abide by Valdosta State University regulations including allowed hours worked.

Position Information

Position TitleGrounds Maintenance Worker IJob Search IdentifierStaffProposed SalaryCommensurate with experienceGeneral Summary of Responsibilities

Maintains campus landscaping and grounds.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma and one (1) year of related work experience. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred QualificationsPhysical Requirements

•Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

•Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Compliance Requirements

• Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

• Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

• Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

• Position is subject to Random Drug Testing.

Position Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours)Standard Hours40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Provide care:
Provide care for campus grounds, including mowing lawns, watering flowers and shrubbery, trimming trees and bushes, installing plants, etc.

Percentage Of Time45 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Operate equipment
Operate groundskeeping and maintenance equipment such as blowers, lawn mower, trimmer, and pressure washers.

Percentage Of Time40 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Chemical application
Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as assigned.

Percentage Of Time10 Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Other duties
Assist with storm clean-up. Assist with setting-up for special events.

Percentage Of Time10Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting NumberS00891Desired Start DateOpen Date11/15/2019Close Date11/25/2019Reference Requests

Reference Requests

Accept Online ReferencesNoMinimum Requests2Maximum Requests3EEO Statement

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

Valdosta State University is an Equal Opportunity educational institution and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to minorities and individuals with disabilities. Valdosta State University has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Specialist Degree
   • ABD
   • PHD
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. Do you have a valid drivers license?
   • Yes
   • No

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