Landscape Aide I - Facilities Services - UTK
Responsibilities
- Mowing, Trimming, and Edging turf areas throughout campus
- Performs final clean-up of a space before moving on to the next work area
- Blowing, raking, and picking up leaves and other seasonal debris (flower blooms, seed, and branches) produced by vegetation throughout campus
- Basic landscape bed maintenance to include pruning/planting shrubs, trees, and flowers, weeding, and applying mulch
- Snow/ice removal
- Trash receptacle service including litter removal
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Experience: No experience required
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather
- Ability to read and follow instructions
- Ability to learn operation of all types of power equipment (commercial mowers, leaf blowers, line trimmers, and chain saws, etc.)
- Ability to gain knowledge of equipment and tools required to complete job tasks
- Ability to multi-task in order complete assignments in a timely fashion
- Ability to gain knowledge of safety measures to use when approaching tasks and operating equipment
Other Conditions
- Valid Driver’s License
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.
- All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel."
About The Department
The Facilities Services staff provides around-the-clock coverage to ensure students, staff, faculty, and fans have a consistent and positive experience every time they step foot on Rocky Top.
About The University
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.
Work Location
University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus
Compensation And Benefits
UT market range: MR03
Anticipated hiring range : $15.00 per hour
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About The Department
UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.
About Us
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.