Horticulture Technician 1 Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Horticulture Technician 1
Department Maintenance of Practice Grounds – 40341
Pay Grade 3
Job Category Support Staff
Job Summary Employees in this role work under general supervision, overseeing workers and managing daily operations. Responsibilities include assigning tasks, maintaining the baseball facility, CPA Intramural Facility, and other designated areas. Duties involve routine facility upkeep, inspections, pesticide and fertilizer application, training other employees, and ensuring quality control of work performed. This position requires the ability to safely and efficiently operate machinery for both artificial and natural turf maintenance. Additionally, employees provide essential support for athletic and intramural events. Overtime is required to support athletic operations, and facilities staff may be expected to report as scheduled during emergency closures or inclement weather to perform critical duties, including snow removal. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:
Paid time off & leave
17 paid holidays
Educational Assistance
Health and life insurance
Retirement
Access to University facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of specific maintenance techniques used in maintenance of synthetic and natural turf playing surfaces.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time.
Ability to manage time of self and others in an independent working environment.
Knowledge of proper operation of specialized turf equipment.
Possess skill set required to maintain synthetic turf playing surfaces.
Knowledge and ability to diagnose and treat problems with athletic turf playing surfaces.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to perform light to heavy manual labor for extended periods of time under unfavorable weather conditions.
Must be able to perform repetitive lifting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders routinely. Required Qualifications High School Diploma
Experience in grounds maintenance or related areas
Valid Driver’s License required at appointment and incumbency. Preferred Qualifications Associate Degree in Horticulture or demonstrated work experience.
Two (2) years’ experience in Athletic Field or Golf Course Management Salary 15.00 an hour
Posting Detail Information Posting Number

SS01758P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 03/21/2025
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes