Campus Grounds & Facilities Manager

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College is seeking a Building & Grounds Manager to lead planning, maintenance, and beautification of campus landscapes and exteriors across all college locations. You will supervise the grounds team, manage service contracts, and ensure safe, welcoming outdoor environments for students, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in horticulture or a related field, at least three years of supervisory experience, a SC driver’s license, and the ability

Qualifications

• Associate degree in horticulture or a closely related field required or preferred.
• At least three (3) years of managerial or supervisory experience in grounds or landscape operations.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license required; pesticide license within one year of hire if not already possessed.

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 maintenance where applicable.
• 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; maintain position descriptions and training records.
• Maintain records and reports; manage purchasing card and credit card transactions per college policy.
• Serve as essential personnel for emergency preparedness and response, including after-hours and weekend on-call rotations.

Education

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Driver’s license

Pesticide license/Commercial Grounds Applicator license

Job description

Trident Technical College is seeking a Building & Grounds Manager to lead planning, maintenance, and beautification of campus landscapes and exteriors across all college locations. You will supervise the grounds team, manage service contracts, and ensure safe, welcoming outdoor environments for students, staff, and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in horticulture or a related field, at least three years of supervisory experience, a SC driver’s license, and the ability