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East Tennessee State University

Utility Worker - Driver

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, 37603

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Job Summary Under general supervision, this position is responsible for maintaining athletic and recreational grounds across campus. Duties include mowing, trimming, weeding, bed maintenance, litter pickup, field painting, and preparing fields for games and events. Work areas include the soccer and softball fields, golf facility, intramural fields, walking track, and ropes course.

The role involves operating light motor vehicles and turf equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, tractors, and blowers. Candidates should demonstrate basic turf care knowledge, effective time management, and the ability to work independently in all weather conditions. This is considered an essential personnel position during inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to manage time, to ensure all tasks are completed in a given time.

Ability to demonstrate good communication skills.

Ability to operate the following equipment: Reel Mowers, Scag Mower, Weed eater, push Mower, hand Tools, Hand Sprayer, Fertilizer Spreader, Tractor, Blower, and Utility Vehicles.

Specialized Skills in mowing direction, patterns, and utilization of Turf Mowers.

Ability to produce a high-quality result in all aspects of Turf maintenance duties.

Ability to work in adverse conditions all seasons of the year.

Knowledge and Ability to perform many different specialized tasks pertaining to horticulture, Athletic Fields, and Turf Maintenance.

Required Qualifications

High school/GED

Possess and maintain a valid Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in turf maintenance

Physical Demands

Perform strenuous physical work on a daily basis

Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions year‑round

Lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and materials as needed

Perform repetitive motions such as bending, lifting, kneeling, and climbingStand and walk for extended periods of time

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 contingent on a satisfactory background check.

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.

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