Horticulture Technician 1

Job Summary

Employees in this class are under general supervision. This position includes but is not limited to supervising workers, performing and assigning duties on a daily basis, maintenance of the baseball facility, CPA Intramural Facility, and other areas as assigned. Such duties may include daily maintenance of said athletic facilities, daily inspection of said athletic facilities, pesticide and fertilizer application, training other employees, and inspection of other employees' work. Be able to operate safely and efficiently the machinery used in artificial and natural turf maintenance. Provide service and support for athletic and intramural events. Overtime to support athletic operations is required. Facilities employees may be required to report at their regularly scheduled times during emergency closures or during inclement weather to perform essential functions including snow removal duties.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of specific maintenance techniques used in the 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 the proper operation of specialized turf equipment.  
• Possess the 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. 
• The physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods of time; frequently bending, kneeling, twisting, lifting, etc.; and repetition of movement.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma Required. 
• Two (2) years of experience in athletic turf, golf, or horticulture maintenance. 
• Valid Driver’s License required at appointment and during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Horticulture or demonstrated work experience preferred.

Physical Demands 

• The physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to, standing for long periods of time; frequently bending, kneeling, twisting, lifting, etc.  Repetition of movement.

• Compensation & Benefits

  • Job Family - Facilities Services Buildings and Grounds Assistant 2
  • Salary -Market Range 3
  • For information on employee benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

• Application instructions

  • Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. 

  • Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.  

     

  University Overview   

  East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. 

  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.