Landscaping Aide

The Grounds Department at the University of Tennessee at Martin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Landscaping Aide. This is a regular, full-time position with benefits.

• Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the safety, appearance, and functionality of the campus grounds. The moving of university furniture and furnishings, and performing set-ups and strikes of tables, chairs, and other furnishings and equipment is required.
• Installation and maintenance of ornamental flower beds, shrubs, trees, turf, typical greenhouse work, and hardscape as directed by Grounds Supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, the cultivation, fertilization, seeding, and mowing of all turf areas. Prune shrubs and trees to specifications.
• Participates in the utilization and maintenance of specialized landscape and grounds maintenance equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to stump grinder, commercial lawn mowers, tractors, loaders, tillers, weed-eaters, gator type vehicles, sweepers, aerators, vacuum machines, blowers, sprayers, etc.
• Participates in the application of chemicals and fertilizers including the use of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and growth retardants as directed by Grounds Supervisors. Stores, maintains, mixes, and applies agricultural and commercial chemicals in conformity with state and federal regulations.
• Performs and assigns various cleaning and housekeeping tasks as directed by Grounds Supervisor. Makes minor repairs to structures, facilities, and earthworks. Performs litter and debris removal from projects on a routine basis. Participates in litter control throughout campus.
• Cleans, patches, resurfaces, and maintains streets, walks, parking areas, etc. This includes the removal of snow, litter, leaves, and other debris. Apply salt and maintain safety standards on walkways during inclement weather. Erects signs and installs flags as directed by Grounds Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a high school diploma and six months of relevant experience, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required. Must be able to work during severe winter weather (snow and ice) even if campus classes are dismissed and offices are closed.
• Experience with lawn equipment and power tools.

Application Process:

Qualified applicants must apply online

Final date to receive applications:
Applicant review will begin immediately and continue until a candidate has been selected

Minimum hiring rate $14.03 per hour (Market Range 03) - Salary commensurate with education and experience

• Job Identification 6626
• Job Category Facilities Services
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 10:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 128 Campus Road, Martin, TN, 38238, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the EEO. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.