Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday-Friday,
6:00 AM-2:30PM
Some night and/or weekend work may be required to meet the needs of the organization.
Advertised Salary $34,500 Posting Date 11/17/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 01/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
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Position Information

Classification Title Pesticide Technician I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is an entry-level position on the Landscape Pesticide Crew and is responsible for making and assisting with pesticide applications on campus turf and landscape areas under close supervision. This position is a manual labor position that will work with the crew on pesticide applications under the supervision of the Landscape Pesticide Specialist, Horticulture Foreman and Manager. This position routinely applies pesticides on campus turf and landscape areas. This position is responsible for keeping accurate pesticide application records of the pesticides they apply. This position will ensure that the pesticides are applied according to the label recommendations and that proper PPE is worn while performing their duties. This position may assist maintenance and horticulture crews to help get needed work accomplished when deemed necessary. May work in any aspect of grounds related work as deemed necessary to reach departmental goals.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Pesticide application experience on landscapes and turfgrass.
• Plant and turfgrass knowledge.
• Plant and turfgrass disease/ insect knowledge.
• Preferred experience in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate all types of grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment to include mowers, tractors, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, and skid steers.
• Understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• Constant physical labor 8 hours a day/5 days a week.
• Extensive/constant stooping, bending, squatting and working with your hands above your head.
• Lift up to 75 lbs consistently throughout the workday.
• Perform heavy labor often under adverse weather climatic conditions (cold, heat, rain, snow).

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 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 Credit and P-Card policy
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.
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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Makes basic pesticide applications to campus turf and landscapes.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist Landscape Pesticide Technicians and Landscape Pesticide Specialist with specialized pesticide applications on campus.
Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities
Pesticide application record keeping of the pesticides they apply.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Responds to campus emergencies including inclement weather events.
Percentage of time 5

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 Dwayne Jones Recruitment Contact Email djjones@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a valid driver's license?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents