Student Assistant-Groundskeeper

About Us

Join our Team at the College of Coastal Georgia!

Located on the southeast Atlantic coast in Brunswick, midway between Savannah, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida, the College of Coastal Georgia is an undergraduate college in the University System of Georgia with an additional outreach through the Camden Center in Kingsland, Georgia. The College provides an affordable and interactive education in the natural beauty and abundant sunshine of Georgia's Golden Isles, an area noted for world-class golf courses and resorts as well as amazing diversity of maritime habitats, wildlife and sea creatures. To learn more about the College of Coastal Georgia's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://www.ccga.edu/about/visionmission/

Location

Our campus is located at One College Drive Brunswick, GA 31520.

Department Information

Facilities and Plant Operations

Job Summary

This is a 19.5 hour per week maximum, part-time student position. This is manual labor of a physically demanding nature which involves performing a variety of grounds and landscaping duties and assisting in event setups. The work is sometimes performed in adverse climatic conditions.

Most duties do not require a high degree of manipulative skill; however, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to more difficult tasks of a semi-skilled nature. Work is closely supervised with the employee receiving specific instructions at the beginning of the workday.

The weekly schedule will be assigned by the supervisor in conjunction with the student's class schedule. The work schedule is subject to change between semesters or as needed. Students are not to work during scheduled class time, even if class is cancelled or dismissed early.

Responsibilities

Manual labor role performing a variety of grounds and landscaping duties. -

• Pulling weeds, picking up debris, watering plants and caring for shrubs.
• May assist with loading and unloading trucks, moving furniture, and setting up for special events.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at all times

Other Required Qualifications

• May not be employed in more than one job at a time on campus

Proposed Salary

$9/hour

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively write and communicate.
• Ability to bend and stoop on a repetitive basis and to lift up to 75 lbs.,
• Uphold a professional and positive attitude.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (912) 279.5740, or by email at [email protected]. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The College of Coastal Georgia provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the American with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources at 912-279-5740.

Other Information

MORE ABOUT US

The vision of the College is to be a college of choice for students within Georgia and beyond, providing an outstanding education for tomorrow's leaders and citizens through service-learning, global awareness and engaged entrepreneurship. With a strong emphasis on student retention, progression and timely graduation, the College offers over 20 baccalaureate degrees, as well as a few career associate degrees. Approximately 3,400 students are served by more than 200 employees. CCGA is an active participant in the Complete College Georgia initiative designed to support community partnerships and develop the critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills necessary to address the challenges of 21st century economic development and community wellbeing. For more information, visit the College website: http://www.ccga.edu

Background Check

• Standard + DMV

• 5 Panel Lab Drug Test