We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

·         The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

·         The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Georgia Department of Agriculture – Tifton Laboratory Facility is located in Tifton, Georgia, and is a part of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Laboratory Division.

The Tifton Laboratory Facility is responsible for testing seed, feed, and pesticides, and for testing fuels and calibrating weights and volume provers for the State of Georgia, as well as other states and external customers.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain lawn areas, including mowing, trimming of weeds, application of pesticides, etc.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the external facility, including removal of grass clippings and general debris.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the internal facility, including removal of trash, general cleaning, and other duties.
• Maintain landscaping.
• Assist the Tifton Laboratory Facility Manager as needed.

Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

• Sitting and working with your hands for long periods of time.
• Exposure to outdoor elements.
• Must be able to lift 50lb. boxes
• Intermittent periods of walking, squatting, kneeling, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Must possess a high school diploma / GED

·         One (1) year of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• Pesticide Applicator License
• Previous lawn maintenance or groundskeeper experience

Please Note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates.  The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

·         Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified. **