Location: Johnson City,TN, USA
Position Information
Job Title Temporary - Grounds/Turf Worker Department Maintenance of Grounds - 40340 Pay Grade Job Category Temporary Job Summary
The ETSU Grounds Department is seeking applicants for temporary grounds crew members. The temporary grounds crew opportunity offers a 4-day work week and flexible work schedule when possible. Hours are typically 7:15 am - 3:15 pm on weekdays. This may change depending upon workload or weather conditions. This entry-level grounds position will give applicants the opportunity to learn the operation and maintenance of all manner of lawn equipment.
The ETSU Grounds crew maintains the ETSU golf course, athletics fields, and the campus grounds, which is home to 15,000 students and 400 acres. We take pride in our work and creating a beautiful campus environment that hosts students, staff, and the community.
Employees in this class are under general supervision. Facilities employees may be required to report outside their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of materials and equipment used in turf and grounds maintenance.
* Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
* Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
* Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.
* Ability to work a 7.5 hour shift any day of the week.
* Must be able to perform repetitive lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climb ladders routinely.
* Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Required Qualifications
* Required to possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in golf course, athletic fields, grounds, or horticultural maintenance preferred.
Salary
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SS00969P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 02/23/2022 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.