What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker position at Instant Serve LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Job title : Grounds Worker
Location : Knoxville, Tennessee 37920
Estimated Duration : 03 / 24 / 2025 - 10 / 31 / 2025
Pay rate : 12 / hr on w2
Description : Responsible for maintaining campus grounds, walkways, and roads to provide a clean and safe place for students, staff, and visitors. Assists others in the operations division and facilities department as directed. This is a working-class position that reports to the grounds crew leader under the supervision of the facilities manager. An employee in this position performs lawn care and landscaping services across the entire campus.
Qualifications :
Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades work including some routine grounds maintenance work.
Valid Tennessee Driver's License.
SLPI : ASL rating of Novice range preferred. American Sign Language (ASL) sign classes and skill development support available for selected qualified applicants who do not meet the rating level.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Cuts grass and does non-detailed trimming of trees and shrubs.
Removes debris(natural or man-made) to improve campus appearance and to maintain campus safety.
Operates trimmers, leaf blowers, mowers, tractors, and other equipment- both motorized and non-motorized.
Performs building maintenance work and custodial tasks as required by supervisor.
Maintains campus safety by removing snow and ice from roads and walkways and other safety measures.
Performs basic routine maintenance on grounds equipment and other small engine equipment on campus.
Operates various state-owned vehicles both on and off campus.
Maintains simple records and make routine reports to supervisor.
Follows safety protocols and uses personal protective equipment as necessary.
