Campus Grounds Technician I

State of South Carolina; Clinton (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Grounds Specialist to maintain Whitten Regional Center on a large campus in Clinton, SC. This role emphasizes safe, efficient groundskeeping and teamwork.

Under supervision, you will operate mower and maintenance equipment, prune trees and shrubs, and perform snow/ice removal as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping and maintenance work.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of how to properly carry out groundskeeping tasks.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to groundskeeping.
• Skill in the use of gardening hand tools.
• Skill in the safe operation of power cleaning or gardening equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.
• Ability to guide and train other employees.

Responsibilities

• Mows/cuts lawns and grassy areas using tractors and mowing equipment.
• Removes leaves on campus and streets using tractor-mounted blower and other tools.
• Prunes and trims shrubs and trees with chain saws and hedge trimmers; climb ladders as needed.
• Plants grass, trees and shrubs with tractors and hand tools; load heavy limbs for removal.
• Removes snow and ice from streets, sidewalks and steps; may work long hours.
• Maintains equipment by greasing and checking belts, bolts, etc.
• Picks up limbs and trash on campus.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Safety practices

Gardening tools

Power equipment

Record keeping

Training others

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Grounds Specialist to maintain Whitten Regional Center on a large campus in Clinton, SC. This role emphasizes safe, efficient groundskeeping and teamwork.

Under supervision, you will operate mower and maintenance equipment, prune trees and shrubs, and perform snow/ice removal as needed.