What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at LMU-DCOM?
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Position Title Groundskeeper Department GROUNDS Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description
The Groundskeeper shall maintain grounds, walks, parking areas, lawns, shrubbery, trees, etc., in order to keep university properties in a neat and presentable condition.
Required Qualifications
one to two years experience in nursery and landscaping.
Preferred Qualifications
ability to lift 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than; ability to use up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Physical Demands Campus Harrogate
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promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
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participate on University committees
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maintain facility grounds
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pick up trash, sweep sidewalks and curbs, rake leaves off grounds and parking lots;
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plant flowers and trees, lay down mulch
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seed and reseed lawn areas;
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weed, trim hedges, apply fertilizers, etc
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remove dead trees, limbs and stones from lawn.
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mow lawn, operate small tractor and grounds equipment, keep equipment clean and operable;
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make repairs and adjustments to such equipment as mowers, sprinklers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, chain saws and hedge shears
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maintain and clean signs
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keep trash cans empty and clean;
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may move furniture in facilities
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may haul linen and trash
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may sweep floors and work trash carts as needed;
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assist with snow removal
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complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University
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Posting Number S04238P Job Open Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/38746
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Position Information
Position Title Groundskeeper Department GROUNDS Position Category Staff Full Time Job Description
The Groundskeeper shall maintain grounds, walks, parking areas, lawns, shrubbery, trees, etc., in order to keep university properties in a neat and presentable condition.
Required Qualifications
one to two years experience in nursery and landscaping.
Preferred Qualifications
ability to lift 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than; ability to use up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally
Physical Demands Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty
promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
Job Duty
participate on University committees
Job Duty
maintain facility grounds
Job Duty
pick up trash, sweep sidewalks and curbs, rake leaves off grounds and parking lots;
Job Duty
plant flowers and trees, lay down mulch
Job Duty
seed and reseed lawn areas;
Job Duty
weed, trim hedges, apply fertilizers, etc
Job Duty
remove dead trees, limbs and stones from lawn.
Job Duty
mow lawn, operate small tractor and grounds equipment, keep equipment clean and operable;
Job Duty
make repairs and adjustments to such equipment as mowers, sprinklers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, chain saws and hedge shears
Job Duty
- make repairs to outdoor chairs and benches;
maintain and clean signs
Job Duty
keep trash cans empty and clean;
Job Duty
may move furniture in facilities
Job Duty
may haul linen and trash
Job Duty
may sweep floors and work trash carts as needed;
Job Duty
assist with snow removal
Job Duty
complete required institutional and program accreditation reports and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of the University
Job Duty
- perform other duties as necessary
Posting Number S04238P Job Open Date Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/38746
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
