Turf and Grass Technician (Part-Time)

Clayton; Maryville (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Volunteer time off

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Clayton is hiring a Turf & Grass Technician I to maintain the Clayton Campus grounds, including the Home Office and associated properties. This part-time role (20-25 hours per week) runs Monday–Friday between 7am–5pm and requires basic lawn maintenance knowledge and the ability to handle fertilizers and pesticides under supervision.

The position involves operating mowers and grounds equipment, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with outdoor event setups. Driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of lawn maintenance or ability to learn.
• Basic knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides or ability to learn.
• Basic knowledge of operation of mowers and groundskeeping machinery or ability to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus lawns: trimming, pruning, edging, mowing, weeding.
• Meets application of fertilizers, insecticides, and fungicides under supervision.
• Operates lawn equipment and maintains groundskeeping machinery.
• Performs routine maintenance of groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• Plays a role in seasonal landscaping tasks and outdoor event setups.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Fertilizers

Mower operation

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

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

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