Horticulture Technician 1

Job Summary

Employees are under general supervision. This position includes but is not limited to performing all tasks associated with Grounds and Horticulture Maintenance. This position is assigned to a grounds zone crew on the ETSU campus which is responsible for all grounds maintenance associated with that zone. You must be able to work any shift or schedule. Overtime will be required as necessary. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and practices used in ground maintenance activities
• Knowledge of basic landscaping procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain a variety of hand tools, power tools, and other related equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to instruct others of lower classification.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.
• Ability to apply pesticides
• Knowledge of materials and equipment used in Horticulture and Grounds maintenance.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time.

Required Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a valid TN Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• Grounds Maintenance Experience
• High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Frequent exposure to unfavorable weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
• Repetitive physical activities including lifting, bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Routine climbing of ladders and working at various heights

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family - Facilities Services Buildings and Grounds Assistant 2
• Market Range - 3 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Non exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.