Turf and Grass Technician (Part-Time)

Clayton Homes (New); Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits (full‑

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Onsite amenities

Job summary

Clayton Homes (New) seeks a Turf & Grass Technician I to maintain and improve our Clayton Campus grounds across multiple sites. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and attention to detail for lawn care on the Home Office, Clayton Road, The Lodge, and other campuses.

This part-time position (20-25 hours/week) runs M-F from 7am to 5pm. Knowledge of lawn maintenance and basic turf care is required, with training provided for fertilizer and chemical applications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0–2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to learn lawn maintenance and pesticide/fertilizer applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns including trimming, edging, mowing, weeding, and cleanup.
• Measure, mix, and apply fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides under supervision.
• Operate mowers and groundskeeping equipment; perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Install mulch in ornamental beds and perform seasonal leaf/snow removal.
• Assist with outdoor event setups and campus operations tasks.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Pesticide applications

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Campus Operations seeks a Turf & Grass Technician I to perform a variety of landscaping functions to maintain and improve our Clayton Campus grounds, which includes the Home Office, Clayton Road, The Lodge, Clayton Bradley Academy, and The Cottage.

The Turf & Grass Technician I will ensure the care of our lawn is to the highest standards while maintaining the highest degree of safety, productivity, and attention to detail as it relates to Clayton properties.

This is a part‑time (20-25 hours per week) position. Hours can be worked M-F between 7am-5pm.

Turf & Grass Technician I Duties

• Performs maintenance of the campus lawns including, trimming, pruning, edging, mowing, weeding, etc.
• Under direction, measures, mixes, and applies fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides
• Operates mowers, vehicles, and all equipment associated with grounds and landscaping activities
• Performs routine maintenance of all associated groundskeeping equipment
• Installs mulch in all ornamental beds throughout the campus as needed
• Seasonal leaf and snow removal of all parking lots
• Annual preventive maintenance of parking lots, painted lines, and signage
• Perform specialized seasonal maintenance and care of turf & grass
• Assists Campus Operations services team with outdoor event set ups
• Designated as essential personnel and required to report to work to ensure operation of essential campus function during emergency situations when operations have been suspended or delayed

Turf & Grass Technician I Requirements

• Basic knowledge of or ability to learn lawn maintenance.
• Basic knowledge in or ability to learn application of fertilizers, insecticides and fungicides.
• Basic knowledge of or ability to learn operation of all mowers and machinery associated with groundskeeping.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Years of Related Experience: 0-2 years’ experience
• Licenses/Certifications Driver’s Licenses

Why Clayton?

• Full‑time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time team members after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals.
• Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
• As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
• At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in‑person for team members.
• Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in‑person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
• Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
• Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Compensation Grade Pay Range $16.86 - $19.83

Business Unit - B00015 Home Team

The Clayton story began in 1956 with a simple but powerful mission – helping more hardworking families across America achieve homeownership. Clayton is committed to Opening Doors to a Better Life. We are a leading single family, values driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey building, selling, financing, and insuring homes. Our success is in our team members – join our team and see how you can help us build a better tomorrow. As a shared service, Home Team team members support many functions across the Clayton enterprise. The Home Team includes wellbeing, internal audit, accounting/finance, marketing, legal, campus operations, and more. We believe our strength is our people. That's why we invest in opportunities for our team members to personally and professionally grow. As a leader in modern and attainable housing, Clayton is committed to delivering forward‑looking technology solutions. With a dedicated team of over 500 technology professionals, we continue to evolve and innovate ensuring we remain at the forefront of our industry. Our collaborative and innovative culture encourages team members to grow to their full potential. Our focus on team member experience, development and engagement is paramount, offering career pathing and leadership development opportunities to foster growth and success within our organization. Clayton Home Building Group has more than 12,000 team members across the United States, and built more than 59,000 homes last year. Home Building Group makes the dream of homeownership a reality every single day, delivering quality-built homes at an attainable price. We are dedicated to a world‑class team member experience, environmentally responsible building practices and helping provide attainable housing for all. This business unit is comprised of Clayton Manufacturing, Clayton Supply, and Clayton Properties Group. With 2,900+ team members and 400+ Retail locations nationwide, our home consultants create a world‑class home buying experience by assisting customers in identifying a floor plan, selecting options, and coordinating the construction process. Clayton Retail sells more than 25,000 homes annually, as we strive to help customers achieve homeownership across America.