Turf and Grass Technician (Part-Time)

Clayton Homes • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

Campus Operations is hiring a part-time Turf & Grass Technician I to perform landscaping functions that maintain and improve the Clayton Campus grounds, including the Home Office, Clayton Road, The Lodge, Clayton Bradley Academy, and The Cottage. The technician is responsible for maintaining lawns to high standards while prioritizing safety, productivity, and attention to detail across Clayton properties. The role is designated as essential personnel and requires reporting to work during emergency situations when operations have been suspended or delayed to support essential campus functions.

The position is part-time, at 20–25 hours per week. Hours may be worked Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The listed pay range is $17.36–$20.42.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero to two years of related experience.
• Driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of lawn maintenance or ability to learn.
• Basic knowledge of fertilizer, insecticide, and fungicide application or ability to learn.
• Basic knowledge of operating groundskeeping mowers and machinery or ability to learn.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns, including trimming, pruning, edging, mowing, and weeding.
• Under direction, measure, mix, and apply fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Operate mowers, vehicles, and equipment associated with grounds and landscaping activities.
• Perform routine maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.
• Install mulch in ornamental beds across campus as needed.
• Remove leaves and snow seasonally from parking lots.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance of parking lots, painted lines, and signage.
• Perform specialized seasonal maintenance and care of turf and grass.
• Assist the Campus Operations services team with outdoor event setups.
• Report to work during emergencies when operations have been suspended or delayed, as essential personnel supporting essential campus functions.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) program with investment options and company matching for full- and part-time team members after one year.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time for team members to volunteer through the Clayton Impact program.
• Physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual, and occupational wellness programs available online or in person.
• Onsite restaurant.
• Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, yoga/barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED