Plant Records & Garden/Grounds Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA

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  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Athens, GA

Job Description

Plant Records & Garden/Grounds Assistant

Posted on 12/18/2025 Open until filled. Desired start date: 01/05/2026.

About the Position

Posting Number: G/R24020P

Department: PSO-State Botanic Garden of GA

Location: Athens Area, University of Georgia

Employment Type: Employee

Salary: $12.00$14.00 per hour

Classification Title: Temporary Skilled Crafts/Trades

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Responsibilities
  • Gardening and maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, mowing, and pruning to maintain formal gardens, trails, and natural areas. (45% of time)
  • Assisting with plant records maintenance, including data entry and inventory duties. (10% of time)
  • Assist with special Garden projects and other duties as assigned.
Position Summary

The responsibilities of Plant Records & Garden/Grounds Assistants involve gardening and maintenance activities such as planting, weeding, mowing, and pruning. This position also requires a moderate level of computer competence. Must be willing to learn plant record and inventory software and spend a significant portion of time at a computer, as well as in the garden. Assistants work alongside Garden Curators and Grounds Staff in maintaining formal gardens, trails, and natural areas gaining valuable hands?on experience.

Qualifications

Required: Experience with Microsoft Excel and Teams.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Interest in and/or knowledge of plant identification is necessary.

Physical Demands

Sitting while working on a computer for hours at a time is required when not outside. Working outside during adverse weather conditions. Physical activity including, but not limited to, mulching, weeding, raking, digging, and planting. Driving required.

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre?employment drug test may be required for positions with high?risk responsibilities.

Contact Details

Recruitment Contact Name: Emily James

Recruitment Contact Email: eejames@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone: 706-369-5884

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, 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@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of its 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.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Work at office,

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