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CAMPUS GROUNDS TECHNICIAN

Number of Openings:           1

Institution:                           Cleveland State Community College

Department:                         Plant Operations

Reports to:                           Horticulturist

Campus Location:                Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range:                       $33,000 - $37, 359

Position Status:                    Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance:               N/A

Cleveland State Community College is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following: 

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. 

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Grounds Technician assists the College in maintaining the campus grounds. In this position, a broad variety of work is performed in tasks such as but not limited to grounds/landscape/equipment maintenance; carpentry; painting; custodial services; and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Prior experience in ground maintenance is preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform a variety of tasks in grounds/landscape/horticultural maintenance.  Tasks may include but are not limited to: mowing grass; trimming; pruning; blowing debris off of walkways and other pedestrian traffic areas.
• Maintain landscaping equipment, including routine maintenance, deferred maintenance, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
• Weeding and application of restricted chemicals under licensed supervision using provided safety methods and protective equipment.
• Cultivating flower beds.
• Sidewalk and parking lot maintenance

• Occasionally will be called upon to perform duties in support of general maintenance and events.
• Operate heavy machinery.

• Ability to transport more than 50 pounds safely and independently.
• Ability to perform job-related tasks in an efficient manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of the operational methods, material, and procedures used in landscaping.
• Knowledge of operation for both manual and power-driven tools, equipment, and machinery.

• Knowledge of safety standards and protective equipment.

• Ability to execute tasks based on verbal and written instruction.

• Ability to perform job-related tasks in all weather conditions for extended periods of time.  
• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to respond to severe weather events.

WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve repetitive tasks such as walking, bending, and lifting equipment that can weigh between 25-50 pounds. Work activities include the use of landscaping tools, machinery, manual and power-driven tools, cleaning supplies and horticulture chemicals, personal computers, peripheral devices, etc.

JOB LOCATION

This position is based on-site at the Plant Operations Building at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. This role may require occasional travel and work outside of regular business hours, both on- and off-campus within the college’s five-county service area. This could include attending statewide meetings at TBR or other work-related travel as needed.

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Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

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Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HAS
• Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
• Fourteen (14) Paid Holidays/Year
• Sick and Annual Leave
• Sick Leave Bank
• State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants

If you are interested, click on the link to apply. 

Applications can be assured full consideration if submitted by October 6, 2025. 

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Human Resources Office
Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257
Email: humanresources@clevelandstatecc.edu

Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

The following link will direct you to a reporting section of the college’s website:  How Do I Report