Temporary Help- Grounds Utility Worker

Austin Peay State University   Clarksville, TN   Full-time     Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on April 13, 2024
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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number

2012574Staff

Working Title

Temporary Help- Grounds Utility Worker

Pay Rate

15.00/hr

Employment Category

Clerical/Support

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

If temporary, list duration

Type of Appointment

Fiscal

Contract Period

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

This position falls under the supervision of the Grounds Department at APSU. This is a temporary position, less than 1 year.
This position will work 37.5 hours weekly at 7.5 hours daily. The work hours will be a set schedule (6:00 AM-2:30 PM) most of the time but may vary depending on the needs of the university.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

This position includes working outside, running a weed eater, edging sidewalks and landscape beds, blowing debris off of hardscapes, and removing trash from the grounds. Operate a utility vehicle or pickup truck to complete assignments. This position covers the entire university campus and may be paired with a full-time employee with a particular area of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

-Use weed eater to trim where the mowers can't get and to edge sidewalks, curbs and landscape beds.
-Will use hand or back pack blower to remove grass clippings, leaves, trash or other debris from hardscapes.
-Walk the grounds of the university to pick up trash with grabbing tools.
-Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Required Minimum Qualifications

The person that is hired for this position must have a high school education or equivalent and a valid Driver's License. A background check will be performed.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

03/12/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Letter of Recommendation 1
    4. Letter of Recommendation 2
    5. Letter of Recommendation 3