Campus Groundskeeper & Turf Care Specialist

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Landscape Gardener to assist in caring for university gardens, lawns, and sports fields. The role requires about one year of related landscaping/grounds keeping experience.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with duties including weed control, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal tree/shrub planting. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver license is mandatory. Vanderbilt values equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; driving record must be satisfactory.
• One year of landscaping/grounds experience preferred.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds; work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Mix and apply herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Litter policing and trash pickup; cleanup dumpster site.
• Mow lawns with reel, push, walk-behind, and zero-turn mowers.
• Operates landscape equipment and performs operator-level maintenance.
• Support arborist crew with storm damage cleanup.
• Assist during special events and mulch landscape beds.
• Snow removal and outdoor patio furnishings handling.

Skills

One year landscaping/groundsexperience

Lift 50 pounds

Work outdoors in varying weather

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Valid Driver License

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Landscape Gardener to assist in caring for university gardens, lawns, and sports fields. The role requires about one year of related landscaping/grounds keeping experience.

Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with duties including weed control, irrigation maintenance, and seasonal tree/shrub planting. A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver license is mandatory. Vanderbilt values equal opportunity employment.