Campus Grounds Technician I

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Landscape Aide I to support campus grounds maintenance. The role involves mowing, trimming, debris removal, and basic landscape bed care across the campus, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Education requires a high school diploma or GED. This onsite position requires the ability to perform hard physical work in all weather and to operate or learn power equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform hard, physical work outdoors in all weather.
• Ability to read and follow instructions accurately.
• Willingness to operate power equipment safely after training.
• Ability to learn equipment operation and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, and edging turf areas across campus.
• Perform final cleanup before moving to next area.
• Blow, rake, and pick up leaves and seasonal debris.
• Maintain landscape beds: prune shrubs/trees, mulch, weed.
• Assist with snow/ice removal as needed.
• Empty trash and maintain litter-free areas.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to read instructions

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Reliable work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial mowers

Leaf blowers

Line trimmers

Chainsaws

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking a Landscape Aide I to support campus grounds maintenance. The role involves mowing, trimming, debris removal, and basic landscape bed care across the campus, with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Education requires a high school diploma or GED. This onsite position requires the ability to perform hard physical work in all weather and to operate or learn power equipment safely.