Ground Maintenance Worker

STI; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

STI is seeking a groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, walkways, and roads to keep a clean, safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. You will assist the operations division and facilities department, report to the grounds crew leader under the facilities manager, and perform lawn care and landscaping across campus.

The role is working-class in nature, requires hands-on maintenance, operation of common equipment, and adherence to safety protocols; snow and ice removal and basic

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• SLPI:ASL rating of Novice range preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and does non-detailed trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Removes debris to improve campus appearance and safety.
• Operates trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, tractors, and other equipment.
• Performs building maintenance work and custodial tasks as required by supervisor.
• Maintains campus safety by removing snow and ice from roads and walkways and other safety measures.
• Performs basic routine maintenance on grounds equipment and other small engine equipment on campus.
• Operates various state-owned vehicles both on and off campus.
• Maintains simple records and make routine reports to supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols and uses PPE as necessary.

Skills

Lawn care

Grounds maintenance

Safety awareness

Tools

Trimmers

Leaf blowers

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Responsible for maintaining campus grounds, walkways, and roads to provide a clean and safe place for students, staff, and visitors. Assists others in the operations division and facilities department as directed. This is a working-class position that reports to the grounds crew leader under the supervision of the facilities manager. An employee in this position performs lawn care and landscaping services across the entire campus.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• SLPI:ASL rating of Novice range preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and does non-detailed trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Removes debris(natural or man-made) to improve campus appearance and to maintain campus safety.
• Operates trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, tractors, and other equipment- both motorized and non-motorized.
• Performs building maintenance work and custodial tasks as required by supervisor.
• Maintains campus safety by removing snow and ice from roads and walkways and other safety measures.
• Performs basic routine maintenance on grounds equipment and other small engine equipment on campus.
• Operates various state-owned vehicles both on and off campus.
• Maintains simple records and make routine reports to supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as necessary.