Grounds Maintenance Specialist

The Citadel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement options

Tuition waivers

Tuition exchange program

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Beaches/Isle of Palms access

Boat center access

Community service opportunities

Job summary

The Citadel in Charleston, SC seeks a Grounds Maintenance Specialist to maintain the President's residence grounds and support event setups. The role reports to the Grounds Division Chief and requires skilled landscape maintenance, irrigation, and tree care.

Responsibilities include lawn care, pruning, mulch projects, fertilization, pest control, and coordinating large outdoor events. Valid SC driver's license and pesticide license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years direct landscape, maintenance or groundskeeping experience.
• Two years in carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair or painting or related building maintenance.
• Proficiency with landscape equipment and manual tools, plant and turf care, pest management, irrigation and tree care.
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
• Pesticide Applicator License.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds through mowing, edging, weed eating, blowing, raking and leaf pickup.
• Perform tree work and prune shrubs; oversee large removals and mulch/ sod projects.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides and insect control products.
• Maintain and repair fountains and irrigation systems, including sprinkler heads and clocks.
• Prepare grounds for events and dignitary visits; set up indoor and outdoor events.
• General household maintenance and furniture movement as needed.
• Track expenses using work orders and requisition system.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Groundskeeping operations

Plant and turf care

Irrigation systems

Pest management

Tree care

Landscape equipment

Pesticide license

Valid SC driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking aGrounds Maintenance Specialist to work in the Grounds Division. This role will report to the Grounds Division Chief and is responsible for the routine maintenance and enhancements of the landscape at the residence of the President of the college, to also include general maintenance. This position is also responsible for event set-ups at the residence, including indoor and outdoor events. Below are more details about the role/responsibility.

• Routine upkeep of the grounds; including mowing, edging, weed eating, blowing, raking and leaf pick-up.
• Tree work; i.e. tree pruning and trimming shrubbery.
• Contracting and coordinating/overseeing tree removals, large limb pruning and high pruning of limbs, bulk mulch installations, large sodding projects, etc.
• Fertilizations, herbicidal applications, and insect control applications.
• Routine maintenance and repair of water fountains and irrigation systems; including sprinkler head installation, water line repair, clock installation and operation, system wiring.
• Prepares grounds for events and visits from dignitaries.
• Set up for indoor and outdoor events; i.e. tables, chairs, plants, fans, heaters, etc.
• Routine household maintenance, repairs and furniture moving as needed.
• Maintain a budget and utilize the work order and purchase requisition system to track expenses.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have three (3) years' direct work experience in landscape installation, maintenance or groundskeeping operations.
• Must have two (2) years' experience in related trade areas (carpentry, plumbing, electrical repair, and painting) or general building maintenance.
• Proficiency with landscape equipment, manual tools, understanding of plant and turf care, pest management, irrigation systems and tree care.
• Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Must possess and maintain Pesticide Applicator License.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master's degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online.