Grounds Crew

Pickens; Pickens (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pickens Maintenance & Operational Services invites applicants for a Grounds Crew position in Pickens, SC. The role focuses on maintaining lawns, shrubs, and trees, and supports district facilities with safety and efficiency as priorities.

Responsibilities include grading sidewalks, installing fences, applying approved weed control and pesticides, and coordinating with the crew leader on work orders. A GED or HS diploma is required, and immediate starting date is offered.

Qualifications

• GED, High School Diploma, Bronze WorkKeys, or WIN Readiness Bronze required.

Responsibilities

• Work safely and efficiently on district properties with safety of students and staff as the priority.
• Plans, trims, and maintains grass, shrubbery and trees.
• Grades, constructs sidewalks, installs fences, etc.
• Sprays weed control chemicals and pesticides after appropriate training with attention given to safety of employees and students.
• Transports equipment and furnishings throughout the district and maintains proper inventory of supplies and equipment to accomplish jobs and tasks.
• Assists other trades in areas such as grounds equipment maintenance and installs plumbing and electrical lines as required.
• Handles all work order items requested by the crew leader.
• Remains available for emergency or unplanned events that may transpire during the course of a school year.
• Promotes good public relations through professional and ethical execution of job responsibilities.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Education

GED/High School Diploma/Bronze WorkKeys/WIN Readiness Bronze

Job description

Grounds Crew

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This job is also posted in CERRA-SC , and SDPC

Job Details

Job ID: 5624716

Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Department: Maintenance & Operational Services / District-Wide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Band: F

Days/Hours: 8 hours per day/230 days per year

Applicant must have either aGED, or High School Diploma, or Bronze WorkKeys, or WIN Readiness Assessment at Bronze level

Job Description

Title: Grounds Crew

Responsibilities:

• Work safely and efficiently on district properties with safety of students and staff as the priority.
• Plans, trims, and maintains grass, shrubbery and trees.
• Grades, constructs sidewalks, installs fences, etc.
• Sprays weed control chemicals and pesticides after appropriate training with attention given to safety of employees and students.
• Transports equipment and furnishings throughout the district and maintains proper inventory of supplies and equipment to accomplish jobs and tasks.
• Assists other trades in areas such as grounds equipment maintenance and installs plumbing and electrical lines as required.
• Handles all work order items requested by the crew leader.
• Remains available for emergency or unplanned events that may transpire during the course of a school year.
• Promotes good public relations through professional and ethical execution of job responsibilities.
• Participates in staff development programs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

All candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation before being hired.

The School District of Pickens County does not discriminate for reasons of age, race, sex, handicap, national origin, or religion in its communications with students, employees, the community, applicants for employment, events, or for access to its services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Stephanie Fowler
• Maintenance & Operational Services
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]