Campus Grounds Specialist: Lawn Care & Snow Removal

Wesley Commons; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and plantings across the campus. You will also remove snow, perform routine equipment maintenance and keep records for the department. The role requires high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least six months of related experience.

A valid SC driver's license and good communication in English are essential. Work shifts are 7a-3:30p, and the environment demands physical fitness and reliability

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months related work experience preferred.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in the English language.
• Must have a valid South Carolina drivers' license.

Responsibilities

• Cuts, fertilizes, waters and repairs lawns; applies pesticides and weed control sprays per the seasonal program as needed.
• Plants and tends flowerbeds; applies mulch as needed.
• Prunes, fertilizes and transplants interior and exterior plants, shrubs and trees to enhance growth and appearance.
• Waters lawns, shrubs and flowerbeds; maintains irrigation system.
• Rakes and/or removes leaves and debris from lawns and passageways; picks up trash from throughout the campus.
• Removes ice /snow from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots using power equipment or melting chemicals.
• Maintains drainage ditches free of obstruction.
• Cleans, repairs and services all power equipment and tools on a routine basis.
• Maintains records documenting fuel used by the department; provides status reports to the Manager as required.
• Adhere to all HIPAA guidelines.
• Performs special projects as requested.
• Reports repair and maintenance issues to appropriate staff.

Skills

Lawn care

Irrigation

Snow removal

Plantings

Equipment maintenance

Record-keeping

6 months experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wesley Commons in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, trees, shrubs and plantings across the campus. You will also remove snow, perform routine equipment maintenance and keep records for the department. The role requires high school diploma (or equivalent), and at least six months of related experience.

A valid SC driver's license and good communication in English are essential. Work shifts are 7a-3:30p, and the environment demands physical fitness and reliability