Grounds & Equipment Technician — On-Call

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The State of South Carolina seeks a grounds maintenance technician to care for landscape, grounds, and equipment across multiple training sites in the Greenville/Upstate region. Duties include mowing, edging, pruning, and operating a range of landscaping tools, with occasional minor repairs and equipment transport.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid SC driver’s license; willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and in an on-call after-hours program is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; trades experience directly related to the area.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s license.
• Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and stand for long periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50–75 lbs as needed.
• Work after hours as part of the on-call program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain landscape, grounds and equipment at SC Training Sites (Fountain Inn, Hodges, Donaldson Center / AASF #2).
• Mow, edge, weed control, prune shrubs, trim trees and shrubs.
• Operate necessary equipment; perform minor vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Transport and haul equipment to daily work sites.
• Follow safety rules and participate in on-call after hours.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The State of South Carolina seeks a grounds maintenance technician to care for landscape, grounds, and equipment across multiple training sites in the Greenville/Upstate region. Duties include mowing, edging, pruning, and operating a range of landscaping tools, with occasional minor repairs and equipment transport.

Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid SC driver’s license; willingness to work outdoors in varying conditions and in an on-call after-hours program is required.