Maintenance - Grounds

Darlington County School District; North East; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Maintenance - Grounds worker for the 260-day school year. The role handles general grounds upkeep, including grass cutting, shrub trimming, and trash removal, ensuring sidewalks, driveways, and play areas are clean and well-maintained.

Applicants must hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license, pass a SLED background review, and demonstrate aptitude for the duties.

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 the school grounds (grass cutting, trimming shrubs, etc.)
• Keep grounds free from trash and rubbish
• Maintain building and premises (sidewalks, driveways, play areas) clean and neat
• 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

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Aptitude for responsibilities

Positive employment history

Job description

Description: Maintenance - Grounds

260-day position

Salary: $15.04/hour Base Ssalary (based on previous full time experience)

Location: District

Available: 2026-2027 School Year

• A negative TB test result must be on file prior to starting work

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 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.