Groundskeeper - Fort Valley State University

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Groundskeeper.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mows, prunes, rakes, waters, trims and edges landscaping.
• Walks assigned areas of campus, collecting and removing trash.
• Applies fertilizer and insecticides to plant materials. Pressure washes campus area. Cleans outdoor furniture.
• Repairs basic equipment.
• Installs new trees, flowers, and shrubbery.
• Assists in inclement weather duties.
• Performs other related assigned duties

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a university setting.
• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment used in grounds keeping such as lawnmower, weed-eater, shears, trimmers, etc.
• Ability to follow detailed oral/written instructions.
• Have knowledge operating all landscaping equipment.
• Must be able to maintain the landscaping equipment.
• Category 24 Pesticide license

USG Core Values Statement

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.