Grounds Technician

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Grounds Technician Position Number S072PD Branch Business Affairs (BR) Division Facilities Management (DIV) Department Facilities Management Location Jackson FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing general grounds keeping and other duties necessary to maintain the appearance of the Jackson campus.

About Union University

Founded in 1823, Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, with a total enrollment of about 2,600. The main campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Memphis and Hendersonville. A national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education, Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain grounds in summer: mow and fertilize lawns; plant grass, irrigation, spraying of weeds, and fertilize trees and shrubs; remove weeds and brush using power equipment, and so forth.
• Maintain grounds in winter: remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks, using shovels, salt and sand, and related equipment or products.
• Perform other seasonal grounds work: rake leaves, sweep sand, put protective coverings over shrubs, etc.
• Perform pesticide and weed control application, control and reporting requirements.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work.
• Pick up trash around buildings and empty trashcans. Maintain clear sidewalks. Operate a leaf blower on walkways and around buildings.
• Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance (planting beds, cement work, fence and sign installation, etc.).
• Water plants and flowerbeds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Job Duties Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in grounds keeping.

Christian Requirement

Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, Core Values, and Statement of Faith, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S259P Special Instructions to Applicants

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other (1)