Grounds Worker

Job Summary:

The Grounds Worker is responsible for performing routine grounds maintenance and landscaping duties to ensure a clean, safe, and visually appealing environment. This role involves the use of various tools and equipment to maintain lawns, trees, flowers, and hard surfaces while adhering to safety regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Mow lawns and trim grass around walkways, flower beds, and walls.
• Prune shrubs and trees to improve growth and appearance.
• Remove damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using hand and power tools.
• Collect and dispose of outdoor trash and debris.
• Maintain hard surfaces, storm drains, and other grounds features.
• Plant, fertilize, water, and apply herbicides/pesticides to vegetation.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways and driveways, and spread salt as needed.
• Maintain driveways, parking lots, fences, gates, and irrigation systems.
• Assist with minor maintenance tasks, including carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work.
• Operate trucks, tractors, and other equipment for grounds maintenance.
• Arrange facilities for special events and ensure safety compliance.
• Attend training programs as required.
• Follow OSHA and campus safety policies and report any accidents or hazards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly.
• Requires physical activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, and grasping.
• Must be able to work in various environmental conditions, including extreme weather.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and operate machinery safely.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of full-time labor/trades work, including routine grounds maintenance experience.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

• Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in grounds and maintenance work.
• Understanding of safety precautions related to groundskeeping.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

TN Driver Standards:

• Must have a valid driver's license and meet the State of Tennessee driving qualifications if driving is required for the position.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $13.95 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Nashville, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Nashville, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $15