Campus Grounds & Equipment Technician

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast State Community College is seeking a Grounds Technician for its Plant Operations team to maintain campus grounds and assist with equipment upkeep.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Plant Operations for Grounds & Custodial Services and involves landscaping, operating tractors and mowers, and supporting custodial tasks across campus sites. Travel to all campus sites is required; relocation is not provided; H1B sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work alone or in a group to complete a task.
• Willingness to do the job with a sense of pride.
• Ability to operate manual and power-driven equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, weed, and maintain campus grounds and sidewalks.
• Operate tractors and various lawn care equipment.
• Assist in equipment and custodial maintenance and cleaning.
• Support campus sites with moving and setup tasks as needed.
• Assist with snow removal and parking lot maintenances.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work alone or in a group

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

Ride a mower for long periods

Work around loud noise and chemicals

Job description

Northeast State Community College is seeking a Grounds Technician for its Plant Operations team to maintain campus grounds and assist with equipment upkeep.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Plant Operations for Grounds & Custodial Services and involves landscaping, operating tractors and mowers, and supporting custodial tasks across campus sites. Travel to all campus sites is required; relocation is not provided; H1B sponsorship is not offered.