Landscape Groundskeeper & Maintenance Tech

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation; Knoxville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the landscaping and grounds across its apartment properties. You will be part of a maintenance crew, performing mowing, trimming, planting, and basic weed control to keep grounds clean and safe.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, prior groundskeeping experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a range of landscaping tools.

Qualifications

• Prior groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field preferred.
• Basic understanding of herbicide use and safety.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain landscaping tools and equipment.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and attention to detail.
• Dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong leadership qualities, self-motivated and the ability to take initiative.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to be insured by KCDC

Responsibilities

• Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, and planting.
• Operate a variety of landscaping and maintenance equipment such as weed eaters, hedge trimmers, mowers, chainsaws, and edgers.
• Use hand tools including shovels, rakes, loppers, and wheelbarrows to complete assigned tasks.
• Assist in the application of herbicides and perform basic weed control duties (minor herbicide knowledge preferred).
• Maintain clean, safe, and well-kept grounds across all KCDC properties.
• Identify areas needing improvement and proactively take action to address them.
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain equipment in good working condition.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Herbicide safety

Leadership

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Yardi Voyager

Job description

Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the landscaping and grounds across its apartment properties. You will be part of a maintenance crew, performing mowing, trimming, planting, and basic weed control to keep grounds clean and safe.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED, prior groundskeeping experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate a range of landscaping tools.