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This position maintains grounds, landscapes, streets and walks on the Dyersburg campus. Performs basic horticultural work.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Operates mid-size equipment such as sweeper, trucks, tractors and blowers, etc.
* Performs large scale mowing and overall care of the grounds.
* Works within grant guidelines to maintain arboretum.
* Cuts large limbs from trees with a chain saw.
* Performs other grounds maintenance activities such as watering, raking, and edging.
* Plants shrubs, trees, flowers and other plants.
* Re-sods and reseeds areas and mixes and sprays insecticides, herbicides, fertilizer, etc.
* Picks up and bags litter, broken glass, and tree limbs.
* Maintains work area in a clean, neat. and orderly manner.
* Maintains and repairs tools and equipment.
* Maintain pavements and recognize problems and repair, restripe, install signs and parking bumpers.
* Move, transport and relocate furniture and supplies.
* Set up and remove furniture and supplies for college events.
* All daily activities will exercise safety skills and awareness.
* Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exertive: Significant exertion on a daily basis. Awkward postures and work positions: sustained postures and work positions; sustained activities require strength. Frequent lifting (30- 50 lbs.). Some walking, pushing, pulling on a regular basis. Moderate exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant but not hazardous odors. Occasional exposure to risk controlled by safety precautions. Frequency or severity is limited.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Operation of hand and/or power tools and equipment used in grounds keeping.
* Basic grounds maintenance procedures including mowing, edging, raking and weeding.
* Methods, equipment and materials used in gardening and grounds keeping work.
* Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
* Perform general grounds maintenance duties including mowing, edging and weeding.
* Perform routine grounds maintenance duties.
* Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds
* Operate power equipment safety and effectively.
* Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
* Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods under some unfavorable climatic conditions.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationship with other employees.
* Flexibility to work weekends and overtime.
* Above average attendance required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Eighth grade education.
Valid State of TN driver's license.
Requires two years of experience in landscape or grounds maintenance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school/GED.
Minimum starting pay is $23,500 annually ($12.06 per hours). With additional experience pay increases to a maximum pay of $28,200.
Dyersburg State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- 14 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
- State Employee Discount Program with over 900 merchants
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.
Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.
Dyersburg State Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.
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