Greenhouse/Nursery Worker
Role Overview
Keep campus clean and free of litter, debris; weed and maintain all beds: flowers, shrubs, trees and areas surrounding buildings; remove leaves and snow on as needed basis; mulch, preemerge beds as required; prune and remove dead bushes and trees. Assist with event set-ups. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Full Job Posting
Job Title
Greenhouse/Nursery Worker Department
Greenhouse Services
Salary
- $30,545 - $36,960; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Keep campus clean and free of litter, debris; weed and maintain all beds: flowers, shrubs, trees and areas surrounding buildings; remove leaves and snow on as needed basis; mulch, preemerge beds as required; prune and remove dead bushes and trees. Assist with event set-ups. Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Required Education
High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE) required. Four years directly related landscaping experience may be considered in lieu of a High School diploma or High School Equivalency (HSE).
Required Related Experience
Six (6) months nursery/landscaping experience required.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
Valid TN drivers license
Documents Needed to Apply
Application Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
- MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
- For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date
- October 13, 2026
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