Grounds 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

Title: Grounds Technician

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Northeast State Community College

Department: Plant Operations

Salary: $30,598 ($15.69 per hour) - $35,424 ($18.17 per hour), dependent on education and experience

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Please use the Total Compensation Calculator found on the Northeast State Careers Page for a breakdown of the value of the benefits offered to employees of the college.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Plant Operations for Grounds & Custodial Services, the Grounds Technician maintains the grounds for Northeast State Community College campuses and assists with the maintenance of the equipment for grounds, custodial, & motor vehicle pool.

Job Duties

Grounds and Landscaping:

• Mix soils in proportions for proper plant growth and drainage.
• Determine the need to prune plants, shrubs, and trees; apply correct pruning techniques.
• Inspect plants for diseases, pests, etc., and determine treatment procedures.
• Mix and apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
• Cultivate and maintain flower beds.
• Maintain grounds, streets, and sidewalks by mowing, clearing debris, patching asphalt and concrete, installing exterior signage, and painting parking and traffic markings.
• Assist in the removal of snow in parking lots and sidewalks with the proper equipment.
• Trim, rake, edge, weed, and other related tasks on all college properties.
• Operate various equipment such as tractors, mowers, and weed eaters in the performance of duties.
• Construct new sidewalk areas.
• Repair and paint outdoor fixtures.

Equipment Maintenance

• Assist with maintaining fleet vehicles: changing oil, rotating tires, minor repairs, and cleaning vehicles interior and exterior.
• Assist in the maintenance of custodial equipment: changing oil, replacing cords, troubleshooting, and cleaning.
• Assist in the recycling of batteries, bulbs, paint, metal and cardboard.
• Help shop areas move heavy equipment or transport equipment that has been donated to the college.
• Assist the custodial department: Checking bathrooms, cleaning windows, and special events.
• Assist all campus sites: cleaning, hauling furniture and computers, installing signs, dispensers, etc.
• Complete other assignments as directed by supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Technology Skills: basic computer skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a group to complete a task.
• Willingness to do the job with a sense of pride.
• Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with all College constituents.
• Ability to work with extended periods of standing, walking, lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, and squat, as well as the ability to grasp and handle.
• Ability to operate manual and power-driven equipment used in the performance of the job safely and effectively.
• Ability to perform manual labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds without assistance preferred
• Ability to ride a mower for long periods of time.
• Ability to work around loud noise, chemicals, fumes, and dust.

Additional Notes

• Travel required to all campus sites as needed.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• NeSCC will not offer H1B visa sponsorships for this position; applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.