School Grounds & Maintenance Technician (260-day)

Darlington County School District; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,366 - 15,392; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Maintenance - Grounds worker for a 260-day position. The role involves maintaining the school grounds in a clean and attractive condition, which includes tasks such as grass cutting, trimming shrubs, and keeping premises free from trash.

The position is non-exempt and requires a valid South Carolina driver’s license. A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application system by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Positive employment history preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general maintenance of the grounds within the school district.
• Perform yard duties to maintain the school grounds in an attractive condition.
• Keep grounds free from trash and rubbish.
• Maintain building and premises clean and neat.
• Report any necessary major repairs and/or damage.
• Provide assistance in other maintenance areas as assigned.

Skills

A valid South Carolina Driver's License

Demonstrated aptitude or competence

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.