Campus Grounds & Facilities Leader

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking a dedicated Building & Grounds Manager to lead the planning, maintenance, and beautification of campus landscapes and building exteriors across all college locations. The role provides leadership to the grounds team, manages service contracts, and ensures safe, welcoming outdoor environments for students, employees, and visitors.

Reporting to Facilities leadership, the position involves emergency preparedness, after-hours on-call responsibilities, and

Qualifications

• This position requires an associate degree in horticulture or a closely related field.
• At least three years of managerial or supervisory experience in grounds/landscape operations.
• A South Carolina pesticide license/Commercial Grounds Applicator license must be obtained within one year of hire.
• A valid South Carolina driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and train grounds staff to maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing campus landscapes and building exteriors.
• Plan and oversee routine and long-term maintenance of green spaces, hardscapes, walkways, parking areas, rooftops, signage, lighting, ponds, and wetlands.
• Develop and implement campus beautification, sustainability, and conservation initiatives, including wetland mitigation efforts.
• Manage service contracts, including writing specifications, monitoring performance, and coordinating inspections.
• Conduct site and roof inspections; prepare work orders, maintenance plans, and budget estimates.
• Hire, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed; maintain position descriptions and training documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and reports; manage purchasing card and credit card transactions in compliance with college policies.
• Serve as essential personnel for emergency preparedness and response, including after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Grounds management

Safety practices

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

Tools

Landscape design principles

Job description

Trident Technical College is seeking a dedicated Building & Grounds Manager to lead the planning, maintenance, and beautification of campus landscapes and building exteriors across all college locations. The role provides leadership to the grounds team, manages service contracts, and ensures safe, welcoming outdoor environments for students, employees, and visitors.

Reporting to Facilities leadership, the position involves emergency preparedness, after-hours on-call responsibilities, and