Utility Worker - Driver

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Utility Worker maintains athletic and recreational grounds across campus, including soccer and softball fields, the golf facility, intramural fields, the walking track, and the ropes course. Duties include mowing, trimming, weeding, bed maintenance, litter pickup, field painting, and preparing fields for games and events.

The position operates light motor vehicles and turf equipment and requires basic turf-care knowledge, effective time management, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions. This is an essential personnel position during inclement weather. Employees perform strenuous outdoor work year-round and must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to manage time to complete tasks within a given timeframe.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to operate reel mowers, a Scag mower, weed eaters, push mowers, hand tools, hand sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, tractors, blowers, and utility vehicles.
• Specialized skill in mowing direction, patterns, and use of turf mowers.
• Ability to perform high-quality turf-maintenance work.
• Ability to work in adverse conditions in all seasons.
• Knowledge and ability to perform specialized tasks related to horticulture, athletic fields, and turf maintenance.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical work daily, lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials, perform repetitive motions including bending, lifting, kneeling, and climbing, and stand and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in turf maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic and recreational grounds across campus.
• Mow, trim, weed, and maintain beds.
• Pick up litter and paint fields.
• Prepare fields for games and events.
• Operate light motor vehicles and turf equipment.
• Complete assigned tasks within required timeframes and produce high-quality turf-maintenance results.
• Work independently in adverse weather conditions throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

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