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Location
Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA
Department Information
Botanic Garden
Job Summary
The Work Study Student Assistant will support the Botanic Garden as a Landscaping Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Summer 2024. The Landscaping Assistant will work as part of a student team to assist with maintaining the Garden and use other valuable horticultural and landscaping skills. This position works outdoors in varying weather conditions while performing tasks that are physically demanding.
Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.
Please confirm your Federal Work-Study eligibility with the Office of Financial Aid or Request Federal Work Study Eligibility Here
Responsibilities
* Completes daily tasks such as planting, weeding, and watering various plant collections.
* Performs physical duties such as maneuvering heavy hoses, carrying plants, and working low to the ground to weed.
* Uses equipment such as rakes, shovels, weed eaters, blowers, and other hand tools.
* Maintains and plants gardens by:
* Building structures.
* Installing irrigation systems.
* Pruning trees.
* Maintains a nursery and greenhouse.
* Assists with major plant sales.
* Serves as onsite staff during the rental of the Garden for weddings, receptions, and other special events.
Shift Specifics
* Up to 20 hours per week.
* Flexible with class school schedule for availability.
* Shifts available between 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
* Some scheduled evening and weekend work required.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
* Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Other Required Qualifications
* Must be Federal Work eligible.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
* Prior experience with the outdoors, landscaping, basic construction, and/or gardening.
* Experience with light machinery, small engines, string trimmers, and heavy equipment.
Proposed Salary
$10.00 per hour
This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
* Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
* Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
* Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
KNOWLEDGE
* Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
* Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
June 7, 2024
Application review may begin as early as May 2, 2024.
Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) ###-#### or by email at ...@georgiasouthern.edu.
For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) ###-#### or ...@usg.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Must maintain Federal Work-Study eligibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment 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 Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) ###-####.
Other Information
* Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
* This is not a supervisory position.
* This position is not required to drive.
Background Check
* Standard