Maintains campus grounds by operating complex irrigation systems and applying pest control treatments. Ensures a safe, healthy, and visually appealing campus environment for students, faculty, and visitors.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

• Irrigation Management
  • Inspects, repairs, and maintains campus irrigation systems.
  • Troubleshoots valves, pipes, sprinkler heads, and controllers.
  • Programs smart watering schedules to conserve university water.
  • Performs seasonal system activation and winterization blowouts.
  • Two wire experience
• Pesticide Application
  • Identifies campus plant diseases, weeds, and insect pests.
  • Mixes and applies chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides.
  • Calibrates commercial spray equipment and granular spreaders safely.
  • Maintains detailed logs of chemical use for regulatory compliance.
• General Grounds Support
  • Operates tractors, mowers, trenchers, and utility vehicles safely.
  • Assists with snow removal and emergency storm cleanup.
  • Supports graduation and athletic event setup when needed.

7:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

• Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Two years of commercial groundskeeping experience including irrigation and pesticide experience.

• Licenses & Certifications
  • Valid state driver's license

  • Have or the ability to obtain State Commercial Pesticide Applicator License 3 within 120 days.

    Two years of landscape construction experience including operation of landscape equipment. Previous agronomic experience.

• Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of turfgrass science and plant pathology.
  • Ability to read blueprints and irrigation schematic designs.
  • Physical capacity to lift 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.