Grounds Keeper Maintenance

STI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

STI in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an individual for grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include lawn care, pruning, trash removal, and operating equipment. The ideal candidate will ensure proper upkeep of the grounds and comply with safety protocols.

The role requires knowledge of horticulture, operating landscaping tools, and readiness to assist with facility maintenance tasks. A commitment to safety and environmental standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in lawn care and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of horticulture and plant care.
• Ability to operate mowing and landscaping equipment.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks.
• Prunes shrubs and trees to improve growth.
• Removes damaged leaves and branches.
• Plants, fertilizes, and waters flowers and shrubs.

Job description

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, and walls
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth
• Removes damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors, and other hand and power tools
• Collects and disposes of outside trash and garbage
• Provides proper upkeep of hard surfaces, storm drains, and other grounds features
• Lays out and tends flower beds and other decorative vegetation
• Plants, fertilizes, waters and uses herbicides and insecticides to maintain grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Removes snow and ice from walks and driveways
• Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, and removes leaves from campus
• Maintains driveways and parking lots
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation systems, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry, pressure washers, and painting tools
• Operates trucks and tractors in grounds preparation and maintenance work
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of equipment, all buildings, structures and grounds
• Assists with plumbing, masonry, carpentry, painting, and minor electrical work
• Arranges facilities for special events and checks for safety hazards
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated
• Complies with all campus safety policies and procedures
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related safety requirements to all assigned work
• Reports all accident and injuries in a timely manner