Grounds Worker

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,834 - 38,580; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) invites applications for a Grounds Worker II at the Chattanooga State campus. The role involves maintaining grounds year-round, operating equipment, and supporting campus safety and operations initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have at least a high school diploma and 2+ years in grounds maintenance. The position reports to supervisory staff and offers a stable on-site work environment on a college campus.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school degree and have no less than 2 years of experience working in a grounds maintenance capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the grounds year round under direction of supervision.
• Mows, weed eats, blows, trims, pulls weeds, and waters as needed.
• Operates and maintains grounds equipment.
• Supports student recruitment and retention efforts.

Skills

Safety practices

Operation of grounds equipment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We have an opening for a Grounds Worker II at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values

We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.

We Care About The Well-being Of Each Other.

We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission

We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

Position Summary

The Grounds Worker II position assists the College in maintaining the grounds. These duties include, but are not limited to: mowing, weed eating, blowing, hedging, trimming, pulling weeds, spraying, watering, emptying trash and servicing/maintaining equipment relevant to the department. The work is performed year round and in all types of weather conditions. This position reports to a Grounds Foreman, a Grounds Supervisor and ultimately the Executive Director of Plant Operations.

Benefits

• Uniforms and personal protective equipment will be provided, and must be worn at all times.

Essential Functions

• The Grounds Worker II:
• Supports and promotes a culture of safety within the department.
• Maintains the grounds year round under the direction of a Grounds Foreman, the Grounds Supervisor and the Executive Director of Plant Operations.
• Is able to work efficiently by themselves performing all duties relevant to the position such as mowing, blowing, pulling weeds, weed eating, etc.
• Promotes, supports and participates in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of:
• Safety practices and procedures relevant to job duties
• Skilled in:
• Safe operation of grounds equipment
• Able to:
• Maintain healthy working relationships with all members of the campus community
• Receive and champion directives from supervisors

The Grounds Worker II supports the College’s strategic themes

Holistic Student Support

Maintains a welcome and aesthetically pleasing landscape to welcome students and community members to our campus.

Organizational Culture

Maintains a culture of consistency and equity when dealing with all members of the campus community independent of race, gender, or sexuality.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum of a high school degree and have no less than 2 years of experience working in a grounds maintenance capacity.

Salary Range: $32,834 - $38,580

• Application review will begin at least 7 days after posting *