Grounds Lead — Campus Landscaping & Ops

State of South Carolina; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) seeks an experienced Grounds Lead to provide hands-on leadership in maintaining the university's coastal campuses. The role includes directing a grounds team to keep outdoor spaces attractive, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

The position focuses on overseeing turf, planting beds, and seasonal tasks, ensuring compliance with safety practices and pesticide licensing requirements when applicable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices, tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in maintenance of grounds.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
• South Carolina pesticide license

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily grounds maintenance activities, ensuring safety and adherence to University standards.
• Direct turf maintenance, planting bed care, tree and shrub maintenance, and landscape improvements.
• Coordinate spring cleanup, fall leaf removal, planting and pruning, and other seasonal tasks.
• Support weed management using appropriate mechanical and chemical methods following safety procedures.
• Maintain safe and welcoming outdoor spaces across campus, including sidewalks and parking areas.
• Assist with outdoor and indoor event setups for University meetings and activities.

Skills

Safety practices

Heavy manual labor

Education

South Carolina pesticide license

Job description

University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) seeks an experienced Grounds Lead to provide hands-on leadership in maintaining the university's coastal campuses. The role includes directing a grounds team to keep outdoor spaces attractive, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.

The position focuses on overseeing turf, planting beds, and seasonal tasks, ensuring compliance with safety practices and pesticide licensing requirements when applicable.