Capitol Grounds Keeper – Landscaping & Outdoor Care

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Retirement plan (SDRS)

Life insurance

Job summary

State of South Dakota in Pierre is seeking a grounds keeper to maintain lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, parking lots, and sidewalks across the Capitol Complex. You will operate landscaping machinery and hand tools, and assist with office moves when required.

The role requires teamwork or independent work with clear instructions, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work outside normal hours in inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Prior medium and large equipment operation would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of gardening and grounds maintenance practices.
• Provide good customer service and tact when interacting with other state agencies, co-workers, and public.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather; follow instructions; perform heavy lifting (50+ lbs.); operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, parking lots, and sidewalks.
• Operate hand and power tools and landscaping machinery as needed.
• Assist with lifting and moving offices furniture when required.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Job description

State of South Dakota in Pierre is seeking a grounds keeper to maintain lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, parking lots, and sidewalks across the Capitol Complex. You will operate landscaping machinery and hand tools, and assist with office moves when required.

The role requires teamwork or independent work with clear instructions, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work outside normal hours in inclement weather.