Turf and Grass Technician (Part-Time)

Clayton • Maryville, TN

6d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Campus Operations is seeking a 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, with attention to safety, productivity, and detail.

This is a part-time position working 20–25 hours per week. Hours may be scheduled Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The position is designated as essential personnel and requires reporting during emergencies when operations have been suspended or delayed to support essential campus functions.

Requirements

• 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 orally and in writing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of related experience.
• Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns through trimming, pruning, edging, mowing, weeding, and related tasks.
• Under direction, measure, mix, and apply fertilizer, pesticides, insecticides, and fungicides.
• Operate mowers, vehicles, and equipment used for groundskeeping and landscaping.
• Perform routine maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.
• Install mulch in ornamental beds throughout the campus as needed.
• Remove leaves and snow seasonally from parking lots.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance on 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 emergency situations when operations are suspended or delayed, as essential personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) programs 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 volunteering through the Clayton Impact program.
• Wellness programs available online or in person.
• Onsite restaurant, fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, yoga and barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and disc golf course at the Home Office campus.

What This Job Offers

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