Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides research, education, training and science-based outreach to assist Georgia in solving problems and realizing opportunities for its coastal and marine environments. By advancing research, education and training, and outreach, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant promotes the economic, cultural and environmental health of Georgia's coast and prepare citizens to become good stewards of coastal ecosystems and watershed resources.
The Georgia Sea Grant College Program is part of a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs located in every coastal and Great Lakes state, Puerto Rico, Lake Champlain, and Guam. These programs serve as a core of a dynamic university-based network of over 300 institutions involving more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, educators, students and outreach experts.

25 Hours per week, Monday - Friday typically, but vary with occasional weekend hours as required by residential and public facility schedules.

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Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

One to two years of cleaning and grounds maintenance experience is preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Performs manual work in the care of UGA Marine Extension buildings and facilities on Skidaway Island near Savannah, GA. This includes minor maintenance work in the public aquarium, educational classrooms/labs, cafeteria, dormitory, shellfish research lab, and associated grounds. Primary responsibility is for the effective use of proper methods and materials in maintaining and caring for indoor and outside student / public areas and seawater system. Secondary work responsibility involves assigned facility related tasks. Individual works under immediate supervision of Facilities Manager within established routines and procedures.
25 Hours per week, Monday - Friday typically, but vary with occasional weekend hours as required by residential and public facility schedules.

Climb stairs and ladders; bend at the waist and knees; lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.; work from a ladder; work with arms and hands overhead. Work in outdoor setting as needed (warm and humid) in addition to indoor duties.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

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.

Perform routine and preventive maintenance at dorm to include:

Lead seawater system preventive maintenance and pump repair to include:

Periodic grounds/trail maintenance and heavy cleaning to include