Landscaping Aide, Grounds Department

University of Tennessee • Martin, TN

212d • $14

About The Position

The Grounds Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Landscaping Aide. This is a regular, full-time position with responsibilities that include maintaining and enhancing the safety, appearance, and functionality of the campus grounds.

Requirements

• Typically requires a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work during severe winter weather (snow and ice) even if campus classes are dismissed and offices are closed.
• Experience with lawn equipment and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the safety, appearance, and functionality of the campus grounds.
• Moving university furniture and furnishings, and performing set-ups and strikes of tables, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of ornamental flower beds, shrubs, trees, turf, typical greenhouse work, and hardscape as directed by Grounds Supervisors.
• Cultivation, fertilization, seeding, and mowing of all turf areas. Prune shrubs and trees to specifications.
• Utilization and maintenance of specialized landscape and grounds maintenance equipment including stump grinder, commercial lawn mowers, tractors, loaders, tillers, weed-eaters, gator type vehicles, sweepers, aerators, vacuum machines, blowers, sprayers, etc.
• Application of chemicals and fertilizers including the use of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and growth retardants as directed by Grounds Supervisors.
• Storing, maintaining, mixing, and applying agricultural and commercial chemicals in conformity with state and federal regulations.
• Performing and assigning various cleaning and housekeeping tasks as directed by Grounds Supervisor.
• Making minor repairs to structures, facilities, and earthworks.
• Performing litter and debris removal from projects, and on a routine basis.
• Participating in litter control throughout campus.
• Cleaning, patching, resurfacing, and maintaining streets, walks, parking areas, etc.
• Removing snow, litter, leaves, and other debris.
• Applying salt and maintaining safety standards on walkways during inclement weather.
• Erecting signs and installing flags as directed by Grounds Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED