Campus Groundskeeper I: Outdoor Maintenance & Care

Thompson Hospitality Corporation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality in Columbia, SC is hiring a Groundskeeper I to care for lawns, landscaping, walkways, and exterior building surroundings. This entry-level role supports the grounds team to keep a safe, clean, and visually appealing campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

You will operate basic grounds equipment, perform routine maintenance, and assist with seasonal tasks while following safety procedures and supervisor instructions. Early shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate basic landscaping tools and equipment.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscaping tasks including mowing, edging, and weeding.
• Maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds, trees, and general green spaces.
• Remove litter and debris from walkways and exterior areas.
• Assist with seasonal grounds work such as leaf removal.
• Operate basic grounds equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Tools

Push mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Job description

Thompson Hospitality in Columbia, SC is hiring a Groundskeeper I to care for lawns, landscaping, walkways, and exterior building surroundings. This entry-level role supports the grounds team to keep a safe, clean, and visually appealing campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

You will operate basic grounds equipment, perform routine maintenance, and assist with seasonal tasks while following safety procedures and supervisor instructions. Early shifts may be required.