Campus Grounds & Landscape Specialist III

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College, a public two-year institution, seeks a Grounds Specialist III to maintain campus landscapes, operate mowing and pruning equipment, and support grounds operations across the main campus and centers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid SC driver’s license, and knowledge of safety practices; experience in grounds maintenance and ability to read maps and use a computer for reporting time and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 2+ years related grounds maintenance experience.
• OR: 10th grade education with 4+ years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowing, trimming, pruning, and other grounds equipment.
• Maintains shrubs, trees, lawns; assists irrigation and drainage upkeep.
• Performs minor repairs on grounds equipment and assists with installations and signage.
• Operates vehicles to support grounds operations on and off campus.
• Assists in winter weather maintenance and general campus upkeep.

Skills

Safety practices

Reading maps

Computer literacy

Time reporting

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

10th grade + 4 years related experience

Tools

SC driver's license

Pesticide application

Grounds equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

York Technical College, a public two-year institution, seeks a Grounds Specialist III to maintain campus landscapes, operate mowing and pruning equipment, and support grounds operations across the main campus and centers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, valid SC driver’s license, and knowledge of safety practices; experience in grounds maintenance and ability to read maps and use a computer for reporting time and training.