Lawn Care Technician Part-Time

The Lawn Care Technician is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the truffle research orchard located on Bear Mountain. This position is responsible for the operation of lawn maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain irrigation systems at the orchard site, including maintenance, replacement of parts, and calibration of irrigation times/amounts.


• Mowing and maintaining orchard space using university provided weed trimmers and mowers.


• Properly store and handle all equipment, tools, sprinklers, fertilizer, etc.


• Conduct PH and root tip analysis to ensure healthy truffle growth.


• Maintain solar panels and pumps for the irrigation station.


• Perform regular fence and gate maintenance as needed.

Education/Qualifications:

•  High School diploma or equivalent is required. 


• Previous experience in ground keeping is preferred.


• Must know how to operate lawn maintenance equipment, such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws. 

University of Pikeville offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UPIKE also offers a generous holiday schedule.

Important Notes: Resume and other application materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the required qualifications for the position. If it is determined that you meet the required qualifications, your application materials will be used to identify a top group of the most highly qualified candidates. Please, specifically address the qualifications, competencies and desired qualifications in your resume and application materials.

The University of Pikeville is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

The University of Pikeville is an equal opportunity employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. The University of Pikeville does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age or disabilities in its programs, activities, hiring, or the admission of students.

For more information about the University of Pikeville, please visit http://www.upike.edu. In addition to the application, interested applicants are requested to attach to their application a letter of interest, current resume, and the contact information for three to five professional references.