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CLERICAL/SUPPORT STAFF

CAMPUS GROUNDS TECHNICIAN

Number of Openings:           1

Institution:                           Cleveland State Community College

Department:                         Maintenance & Operations

Reports to:                            Horticulturist

Campus Location:                 Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary:                                   $40,000

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.
• Valid driver’s license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Grounds & Landscape Maintenance (40%)

• Perform routine groundskeeping tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, and clearing debris from walkways and high-traffic areas.
• Cultivate and maintain flower beds.
• Perform sidewalk and parking lot upkeep as needed.

Equipment & Operations (20%)

• Operate heavy machinery (e.g., mowers, tractors, forklift, skid steer loaders, etc.) safely and effectively.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance (e.g., replace fluids, bolt-on, belts, spark plugs, blades, filters, etc.) on landscaping equipment.
• Troubleshoot and address minor equipment issues as they arise.

Safety & Chemical Handling (20%)

• Assist with weeding and the application of restricted chemicals (e.g., herbicides/pesticides) under licensed supervision.
• Follow all safety procedures and properly use required protective equipment (e.g., eyes, ears, breathing skin, hands, etc.).

General Support Duties (15%)

• Safely move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of campus events, including tables, chairs, signage, and staging.

Non-Essential Functions (5%)

• Actively participate in college functions as required by supervisor.
• Assist with general maintenance tasks and support special events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed.
• Knowledge of landscaping methods, materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of manual and power-driven tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform job-related duties outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to operate an automatic or manual transmission vehicle.
• Ability to respond effectively to severe weather events and related operational needs.
• Preferred experience:
• Grounds maintenance.

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 on-site position is based in the Maintenance & Operations Department located in the Plant Operations Building on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, Tennessee. Occasional travel to off-campus sites at the McMinn Higher Education Center located in Athens, Tennessee and the Vonore Campus located in Vonore, Tennessee may be required.

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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 April 24, 2026.

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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