Top 23 University groundskeeper Jobs in Tennessee

Groundskeeper- full time
Bethel University College of Professional Studies —McKenzie, TN
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
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Grounds Maintenance
Trevecca Nazarene University —Nashville, TN
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy equipment operation
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Groundskeeper
King University —Bristol, TN
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Travel
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Utility/Grounds Worker
Columbia State Community College —Columbia, TN
- $31,990 - $38,390 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Grounds Assistant
University School of Nashville —Nashville, TN
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Groundskeeper
MARYVILLE COLLEGE —Maryville, TN
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Grounds Worker
Jackson State Community College —Jackson, TN
- $30,000 - $32,250 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Forklift
Custodian (Macon Cove - Morning Shift)
Southwest Tennessee Community College —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Groundskeeper/Porter
University Partners —Knoxville, TN
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Driver's License
- Apartments
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Safety & Security Specialist
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Turf Specialist
Vanderbilt University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Temporary Grounds and Maintenance Worker - RecSports - UTK
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Knoxville, TN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- University
GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKER/GROUNDSKEEPER
LANE COLLEGE —Jackson, TN
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- University
Sr. Building & Grounds Servicer - Facilities, Planning, and Management
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
Custodian (Union Ave Campus - Evening Shift)
Southwest Tennessee Community College —Memphis, TN
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Public school
Temporary Grounds and Maintenance Worker - RecSports - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- University
Sr. Building & Grounds Servicer - Facilities, Planning, and Management
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Chattanooga, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
Senior Building and Grounds Specialist-Grounds Maintenance
University of Tennessee Health Science Center —Memphis, TN
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- University
Senior Building and Grounds Specialist-Grounds Maintenance
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Memphis, TN
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- University
Maintenance Spec II - Facilities Services - UTK
University of Tennessee - Knoxville —Knoxville, TN
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Mid-level

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Groundskeeper- full time

Bethel University College of Professional Studies -
McKenzie, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Outdoor work experience
Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Machine maintenance
Facilities equipment maintenance

Full Job Description

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of all university grounds and outdoor facilities. This position supports the University's mission by providing a clean, attractive, and well-maintained campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Groundskeeper performs a variety of landscaping, maintenance, and grounds care duties to ensure campus grounds are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and conducive to learning and community engagement.

Under the administrative direction of Director of Grounds

Responsible for 1 shifts, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to overtime as deemed necessary

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

1. Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, athletic field surroundings, parking lots, sidewalks, roadways, and other outdoor campus areas.

2. Mow, edge, trim, weed, mulch, fertilize, and water lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaped areas.

3. Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal landscaping materials.

4. Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, tractors, and other landscaping tools.

5. Remove leaves, debris, litter, and other materials from campus grounds to maintain a clean and professional appearance.

6. Assist with snow and ice removal, including salting and clearing walkways, parking lots, and building entrances as needed.

7. Inspect campus grounds regularly and report hazards, maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions.

8. Perform minor repairs to outdoor fixtures, fencing, signage, irrigation systems, and landscaping features.

9. Assist with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ceremonies, athletic activities, and special campus functions.

10. Follow established safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

11. Maintain inventory of grounds supplies and notify supervisors of equipment or material needs.

12. Respond to emergency situations and weather-related events as directed.

13. Work collaboratively with Facilities Management staff and other departments to support campus operations.

14. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Management or designated supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of groundskeeping, landscaping, and lawn care practices.
Ability to safely operate grounds maintenance equipment and tools.
Ability to perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Knowledge of basic safety practices and equipment maintenance.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a professional campus appearance.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, students, and visitors.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds or more with assistance as needed.

Working Conditions

Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
Exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, pollen, and equipment-related hazards.
Regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and operating equipment.
Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency response work may be required.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring the university campus remains safe, welcoming, and visually appealing for the entire campus community.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

High School or equivalent

TN driver’s license

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education

Experience

Licensure, Registration, Certification

High School or equivalent

Equipment Maintenance Skills

1 year in grounds maintenance

TN driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

Work requires light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on a continuous basis (over 50% of time); or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on a frequent basis (up to 50% of time); or heavy physical exertion on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time).

Environmental Conditions:

Work involves frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions or undesirable elements, may involve exposure to a variety of elements which are potentially hazardous or harmful which require exercise of well defined precautions for protection from injury or illness.

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