Landscape Gardener

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

About the Position:

The Landscape Gardener has the responsibility for assisting in the care of the University's gardens, lawns, and sports fields with other members of the Grounds Staff. Typically, we expect the successful candidate to one year of related landscaping/grounds keeping experience.

About the Work Unit:

Vanderbilt Maintenance & Operations (VUMO) provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center. VUMO's annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 400 employees. VUMO manages major capital project expenditures totaling ~$125 million annually and facility renewal, replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling ~$20 million annually.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Mixing and application of herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicidesMinor repair of irrigation systemsLitter policingPull weeds in shrubs/flower/groundcover bedsRake leaves and pickupPickup trash receptacles and cleanup dumpster sitePickup recyclingMow lawns operating reel, push, walk behind, and zero turn radius mowersPressure washingHand watering of plantsClean stairwells, gutters, storm drainsSnow removalPlant trees, shrubs, groundcovers, flowersMulch landscape bedsSport and recreational fields liningRoundup herbicide sprayingSpecial events supportAssist arborist crew with storm damage clean-upOutdoor patio furnishings placing and removalLawn maintenance: core aerating, slit seeding, over seeding & fertilizingApply pre-emergent in shrub, flower & groundcover bedsOccasionally remove bikesOperate and perform operator level maintenance on landscape truckOperate the following equipmentWeed EaterVacuumBackpack BlowerEdgerPush BlowerFront-end loaderSteer LoaderTractorTurf Roller100-gallon sprayersnowplowwoodchipperstump grinderOperate trucker vehicle & golf cartOther duties related to classification

Working Hours:

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Education and Certifications:

High School Diploma or GED is required Bachelor's degree is preferred Valid Driver License is required; must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records.

Experience and Skills:

Working in Higher Ed is preferred Push, pull, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds. Able to work in various weather conditions One year of previous experience is preferred High work ethic

ABOUT US

At Vanderbilt University, our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of "America's Best Large Employers" as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice. We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.