Landscape Aide I - Facilities Services
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Description
Landscape Aide 1MR02: Starting Rate is $15/hr depending on experienceDuties/Responsibilities:The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all campus facilities, which includes buildings, grounds, and utility systems. The Landscape Aide provides general cleaning and grooming of campus grounds.This position includes manual labor duties. Also, this position assists in the maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of campus landscapes and grounds in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications
Minimum/Required Qualifications (include education, experience, skills & abilities, licenses & certifications):

Valid Tennessee Driver’s LicenseStable work historyAbility to perform hard, physical work for long periods in all types of weatherAbility to read and follow instructionsAbility 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 tasksAbility to learn multi-tasking in order complete assignments in a timely fashionAbility to gain knowledge of safety measures to use when approaching tasks and operating equipmentAbility to demonstrate a positive attitude and interaction with others

Applicant must be in good physical health, able to perform strenuous activities and able to lift and carry up to a 50 pounds. Also, applicant must be able to follow instructions, have a positive attitude and interact well with others in a team environment. Applicant must be able to follow the departmental attendance policy.-All Facilities Services personnel are considered "Essential Personnel." In the event of extraordinary situations, the University may suspend normal operations and classes in whole or part. In such instances, all Essential Personnel must fulfill their duties in order to (1) ensure the continuation of critical University operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the University community; and (3) protect the University’s assets. Essential Personnel are expected to come to work in any and all extraordinary/emergency situations unless it is unsafe to do so or they are specifically excused by their supervisor.

Job: Other Services Jobs
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Fs Landscape Svcs & Facility Spt
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 9, 2024, 8:34:58 AM

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