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website Employment Type Employee Additional Schedule Information To be determined by Superintendent. Advertised Salary $./hour Anticipated Start Date //5 Posting Date //5 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@ ). USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 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..1.2 and can be found online at policymanual/section8/C/#p8.2._personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at policymanual/section6/C3 . Duties/Responsibilities Duties/Responsibilities Maintenance of ongoing research, to include but not limited to watering, fertilizing, pruning and cleaning plants; planting and propagating plants as needed; weeding potted plants, moving plant collections. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Routine greenhouse cleaning, to include but not limited to cleaning greenhouse cooling tanks and cooling systems; sweeping, blowing off and washing greenhouse and growth chamber floors, cleaning greenhouse and growth chamber walls and benches, blowing off exterior walkways and outside storage areas. Percentage of time Duties/Responsibilities Routine grounds maintenance, to include but not limited to weed control around greenhouses, buildings, gravel drives and parking areas, nursery pads and flower beds, removal of leaves and plant debris from outdoor growing areas. Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities Set up or preparation for events and programs, to include but not limited to stage set-up for spring and fall semester CAES graduate recognition ceremonies; set-up for departmental events occurring at greenhouse facilities, and delivery of plants needed in various locations for CAES activities. Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities Maintenance of headhouse and greenhouse storage facilities, to include but not limited to assisting with cleaning and organization of labs and storage facilities associated with greenhouses; straightening the classroom between classes or events; assisting with various headhouse cleaning and maintenance projects as needed. Percentage of time 5 Position Details

Position Information Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.5 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary Plant Growth Facilities student worker needed ASAP for weekday and weekend plant maintenance duties and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Help with weekend watering duties in rotation with others. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Enthusiasm and interest in plants; prior greenhouse and growth chamber training and education preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies (1) works well independently; trustworthy; listens to direction (2) good communication; asks questions at any time for anything not fully clarified Physical Demands Lift up to pounds. Driving. Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website . Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name TC Jayalath Recruitment Contact Email tcjay@ Recruitment Contact Phone