Maintenance / Grounds

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,076 - 17,200; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is looking for a Grass Cutter / Landscape Helper. This position, available for the 2025-2026 school year, involves maintaining school grounds, ensuring they are clean and attractive. Applicants need a valid South Carolina Driver's License, a positive employment history, and must pass a background review. Ideal candidates will demonstrate competence for assigned responsibilities. This is a 260-day position with a pay rate of $14.39/hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Positive employment history preferred.
• SLED/criminal background review required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance of the grounds within the school district.
• Perform yard duties to maintain attractive school grounds.
• Keep grounds free from trash and rubbish.
• Maintain premises clean and neat at all times.
• Report necessary major repairs of district property.
• Provide assistance in other maintenance areas as assigned.

Skills

Valid South Carolina Driver's License

Demonstrated aptitude for assigned responsibilities

Positive employment history

Ability to maintain cleanliness of grounds

Job description

Overview

Description: Grass Cutter / Landscape Helper_M01

260-day position

Salary: $14.39/hour base salary

Location: District

Available: 2025-2026 School Year

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Positive employment history preferred
• SLED/criminal background review required

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA and Status

• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Job Status: At-will Employee
• Responsible To: Director of Operations

Job Duties

• Provide general maintenance of the grounds within the school district
• Perform yard duties in order to maintain the school grounds in an attractive condition (i.e. grass cutting, trimming shrubs, etc.)
• Keeps grounds free from trash and rubbish
• Maintain building and premises (i.e. sidewalks, driveways, play areas) clean and neat at all times
• Report any necessary major repairs and/or damage of district property
• Provide assistance in other maintenance areas as assigned
• Perform other related duties as required, as well as all other duties as assigned

Requirements

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system prior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALL of the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline:

• Classified Employment Application
• Three (3) Classified Employment References (Included in Application and will be emailed to references)
• Copy of 10 year Driving Record issued from SCDMV

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a “Request to Interview for Transfer” form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.