Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 6 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Grounds Worker 2

Employee Classification: Service/Maintenance

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Physical Plant

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time permanent position under the supervision of the assigned Custodial Supervisor. The Ground Worker 2 is responsible for maintaining grounds, streets and walks at assigned campus, and related work as required.

Incumbent is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community campus/center as assigned. May be required to provide services outside of normal work hours and week. This position may be contacted during non-duty hours.

Job Duties

• Adhere to the company’s safety policies to create a safe work environment for everyone.
• Cleans all exterior glass, including windows and door glass.
• Removes all trash from assigned areas by collecting trash from various trash containers and receptacles and transporting the trash to designated outside trash dumpsters.
• Uses cleaning chemicals properly and safely.
• Assists in preventing accidents resulting from snow or ice covered walkways by shoveling or sweeping snow or ice from sidewalks and entrances and spreading ice melt.
• Remove fallen tree limbs, small trees, and report large trees to supervisor.
• Clear storm drains of trash, leaves and over grown plants.
• Inspect fences for repairs and or replacement.
• Clean roof tops and roof drains.
• Keep leaves and trash from building entrances and exits.
• Report vandalism, illegal postings, damage to site features, and trash or recycle issues to the Campus Supervisor.
• Assist with event set-up and break downs.
• Remove all exterior spider webs.
• Responds to emergency situations that may cause property damage, personal injury, or both by following prescribed procedures.
• Operate and maintain all equipment correctly and safely.
• Reports safety hazards as appropriate.
• Reliable and able to work overtime and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of eighth grade.
  
• Valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
  
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid forklift license.
  
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Must be able to interact in an ever-growing community and able to adapt to changing situations.
  
• Must be able to utilize e-mail systems such as Outlook 365.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets and labels.
  
• Ability to work without normal supervision and an effective working relationship with other employees.
  
• Ability to express ideas clearly, concisely, and convincingly.
  
• Ability to recognize and to report maintenance needs.
  
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.