Ground Maintenance Worker

About the role

This is a working-class position that reports to the grounds crew leader under the supervision of the facilities manager.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass and does non-detailed trimming of trees and shrubs.
• Removes debris(natural or man-made) to improve campus appearance and to maintain campus safety.
• Operates trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, tractors, and other equipment- both motorized and non-motorized.
• Performs building maintenance work and custodial tasks as required by supervisor.
• Maintains campus safety by removing snow and ice from roads and walkways and other safety measures.
• Performs basic routine maintenance on grounds equipment and other small engine equipment on campus.
• Operates various state-owned vehicles both on and off campus.
• Maintains simple records and make routine reports to supervisor.
• Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work.
• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License.
• SLPI:ASL rating of Novice range preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.