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Campus Grounds Technician

Company:
Cleveland State Community College
Job Location:
Category:
Grounds and Landscaping
Type:
Full-Time

Number of Openings: 1

Institution: Cleveland State Community College

Department: Maintenance &
Operations

Reports to: Horticulturist

Campus Location: Cleveland, Tennessee

Salary Range:
$40,000

Position Status: Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Moving Allowance: N/A

Cleveland State Community
College
is a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to
providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds,
careers and communities through exceptional 四虎影视 and learning, workforce development and service. We wish to hire individuals with
similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a
position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will
be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for
meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

  • Attaching a
    resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
  • Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time
    experience.

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Grounds Technician assists the College in maintaining the campus
grounds. In this position, a broad variety of work is performed in tasks such as but not limited to grounds/landscape/equipment maintenance;
carpentry; painting; custodial services; and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma.
  • Valid driver鈥檚 license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Grounds & Landscape Maintenance (40%)

  • Perform routine groundskeeping tasks including mowing, trimming, pruning, and
    clearing debris from walkways and high-traffic areas.
  • Cultivate and maintain flower beds.
  • Perform sidewalk and parking lot
    upkeep as needed.

Equipment & Operations (20%)

  • Operate heavy machinery (e.g., mowers, tractors, forklift,
    skid steer loaders, etc.) safely and effectively.
  • Perform routine and preventative maintenance (e.g., replace fluids, bolt-on,
    belts, spark plugs, blades, filters, etc.) on landscaping equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and address minor equipment issues as they arise.

Safety & Chemical Handling (20%)

  • Assist with weeding and the application of restricted chemicals (e.g.,
    herbicides/pesticides) under licensed supervision.
  • Follow all safety procedures and properly use required protective equipment
    (e.g., eyes, ears, breathing skin, hands, etc.).

General Support Duties (15%)

  • Safely move furniture,
    equipment, and materials as needed.
  • Assist with setup and breakdown of campus events, including tables, chairs, signage, and
    staging.

Non-Essential Functions (5%)

  • Actively participate in college functions as required by
    supervisor.
  • Assist with general maintenance tasks and support special events as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact
    professionally with students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
  • Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel,
    PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). to create documents, manage data, prepare reports, and support daily operations, as needed.
  • Knowledge
    of landscaping methods, materials, and standard operating procedures.
  • Knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of manual and
    power-driven tools, equipment, and machinery.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety standards and proper use of personal protective
    equipment (PPE).
  • Ability to perform job-related duties outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods.
  • Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.
  • Ability to respond effectively to severe weather events and related
    operational needs.
  • Preferred experience:
    • Grounds maintenance.

WORK ACTIVITIES & EQUIPMENT

Work activities routinely involve repetitive tasks such as walking, bending, and lifting equipment that can weigh between 25-50
pounds. Work activities include the use of landscaping tools, machinery, manual and power-driven tools, cleaning supplies and horticulture
chemicals, personal computers, peripheral devices, etc.

JOB LOCATION

This on-site position is based in the
Maintenance & Operations Department located in the Plant Operations Building on the main campus of Cleveland State Community College in
Cleveland, Tennessee. Occasional travel to off-campus sites at the McMinn Higher Education Center located in Athens, Tennessee and the
Vonore Campus located in Vonore, Tennessee.

Applicants may be subject to a background check and credit check.

Cleveland State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

  • Insurance:
    Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (long and short term), FSA/HAS
  • Wellness Incentive Program (if enrolled in health)
  • Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Longevity Pay
  • Retirement Options: State of TN Pension (TCRS), 401a, 401k with $50 match, 403b, and 457
  • Fourteen
    (14) Paid Holidays/Year
  • Sick and Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave Bank
  • State Employee Discount Program with over 900
    merchants

If you are interested, click on the link to apply.

Applications can be assured full consideration if
submitted by April 24, 2026.

Human 四虎影视 Office

Telephone: 423-478-6203; FAX: 423-478-6257

Email: humanresources@clevelandstatecc.edu

Website:

The following link will direct you to a
reporting section of the college鈥檚 website:

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