Turf and Grass Technician (Part-Time)

Southern Energy Homes; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Clayton is seeking a Turf & Grass Technician I to care for the Clayton Campus grounds, including the Home Office and various facilities. The role emphasizes safety, productivity, and attention to detail in all landscaping tasks.

The position is part-time (20-25 hours/week), with hours Mon-Fri between 7am-5pm. The Compensation Grade Pay ranges from $17.36 to $20.42 per hour, with benefits available for full-time staff and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• 0-2 years related experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lawn care and chemical applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns and landscaping (trimming, mowing, edging, weeding).
• Coordinate fertilizer/insecticide/fungicide treatments under supervision.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist with outdoor event setup.
• Be designated essential personnel during emergencies.

Skills

Lawn maintenance basics

Fertilizer/pesticide application

Equipment operation (mowers, etc.)

Safety and attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's License

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 $17.36 - $20.42