The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is Tennessee's largest higher education system, governing 40 post-secondary educational institutions with over 200 teaching locations. The TBR system includes 13 community colleges and 27 colleges of applied technology, providing programs to students across the state, country and world.
This is a full-time position, working under the general supervision of the Grounds Manager or designee. The Grounds Worker is responsible for the maintenance and improvements of campus grounds, landscaping, streets, and walks.
Job Duties
Maintenance of campus grounds including mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, cleaning, debris removal, and picking up trash.
Operate various types of commercial equipment (i.e., Mower, tractors, backhoe, and forklift).
Maintenance of streets, parking lots, walks, installing traffic signs and maintenance of ponds.
Cultivate, toe trench, and mulch landscape plantings, shrubs and trees.
Mix and apply herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers with the supervision of the Grounds Manager.
Empty outside trash receptacles and pick up trash and debris on campus grounds.
Cleaning of roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and building entrances during weather emergencies affecting normal campus operations (i.e., snow removal, debris removal).
Clean and properly maintain equipment and tools.
Assist in delivering of all campus incoming freight and log daily freight information.
Office moves and event setups.
May perform other work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent • 1+ years’ experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with grounds maintenance and landscaping
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Customer service, time management, and organizational skills. • Knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscape methods. • Interpersonal and public relations communication skills; ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal skills. • Ability to move throughout the campus and lift up to 50-75 lbs. • Operate commercial lawn equipment
Physical Demands / Working Conditions
Balancing
Climbing
Carrying
Driving
Pulling/Pushing
Reaching
Repetitive movement
Sitting
Standing
Twisting
Bending
Pay Rate: $26,178 - $31,414 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience which is defined by the current compensation plan.)
Open Until Filled: Yes. For best consideration, apply by: 04/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position, you must submit an application. Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
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