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Landscape Aide I - Facilities Services - UTK
Tnentertainment, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Landscape Aide I - Facilities Services - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States
Job Description The Landscape Aide I performs general cleaning and grooming of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus grounds including mowing and trimming, leaf and debris collection, grounds maintenance, and litter removal.
Responsibilities
Mowing, Trimming, and Edging turf areas throughout campus
Performs final clean-up of a space before moving on to the next work area
Blowing, raking, and picking up leaves and other seasonal debris (flower blooms, seed, and branches) produced by vegetation throughout campus
Basic landscape bed maintenance to include pruning/planting shrubs, trees, and flowers, weeding, and applying mulch
Snow/ice removal
Trash receptacle service including litter removal
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: No experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather
Ability to read and follow instructions
Ability to learn operation of all types of power equipment (commercial mowers, leaf blowers, line trimmers, and chain saws, etc.)
Ability to gain knowledge of equipment and tools required to complete job tasks
Ability to multi-task in order complete assignments in a timely fashion
Ability to gain knowledge of safety measures to use when approaching tasks and operating equipment
Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s License
Work Location: University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus (This is an onsite position)
Compensation and Benefits:
UT market range: MR03
Anticipated hiring range: $15.00 per hour
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
About the Department UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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Job Description The Landscape Aide I performs general cleaning and grooming of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville campus grounds including mowing and trimming, leaf and debris collection, grounds maintenance, and litter removal.
Responsibilities
Mowing, Trimming, and Edging turf areas throughout campus
Performs final clean-up of a space before moving on to the next work area
Blowing, raking, and picking up leaves and other seasonal debris (flower blooms, seed, and branches) produced by vegetation throughout campus
Basic landscape bed maintenance to include pruning/planting shrubs, trees, and flowers, weeding, and applying mulch
Snow/ice removal
Trash receptacle service including litter removal
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: No experience required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weather
Ability to read and follow instructions
Ability to learn operation of all types of power equipment (commercial mowers, leaf blowers, line trimmers, and chain saws, etc.)
Ability to gain knowledge of equipment and tools required to complete job tasks
Ability to multi-task in order complete assignments in a timely fashion
Ability to gain knowledge of safety measures to use when approaching tasks and operating equipment
Other Conditions: Valid Driver’s License
Work Location: University of Tennessee – Knoxville, TN Campus (This is an onsite position)
Compensation and Benefits:
UT market range: MR03
Anticipated hiring range: $15.00 per hour
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
Find more information on UT Benefits here
About the Department UT Facilities Services is responsible for the care and keeping of more than 300 facilities and utilities systems in and around Knoxville. As the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s largest non-academic department, team members are responsible for facilities maintenance and repair, custodial needs, landscaping and lawncare, utility work, in-house and capital construction projects, facilities planning and design, environmental initiatives, pest control, campus event services, and facilities administration functions for both the flagship campus and the agricultural institute.
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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