Grounds Maintenance Technician

Bob Jones University; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A private Christian university located in Greenville, SC is seeking a Landscaping Technician to perform chemical applications and general landscaping duties. The role involves installing and maintaining irrigation systems, monitoring plant health, and operating small heavy equipment. Candidates must have a Certified Applicator's License and a minimum of one year spraying experience. Additionally, applicants must hold strong personal faith, aligning with the university’s mission and values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year spraying experience and a Certified Applicator's License.
• Professional in appearance and presentation.
• 1-2 years related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical application, general landscaping, and irrigation duties.
• Spray insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Install and maintain irrigation systems.

Skills

Knowledge of equipment

Effective in oral and written communication

Education

High School or better

Job description

South Carolina
1700 WADE HAMPTON BLVD
Greenville, SC 296140001, USA

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: Perform chemical application, general landscaping, and irrigation duties.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Spray insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
• Install and maintain irrigation systems
• Maintain and modify irrigation schedules
• Install and remove landscape materials and hardscapes
• Install and remove plant materials
• Monitor plant health
• Install and remove paver or retaining walls
• Able to operate small heavy equipment; back hoe, trucks, loaders, trenchers
• Direct work of student employees
• Assist with recycling and trash removal as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of equipment
• Professional in appearance and presentation
• Effective in oral and written communication
• Minimum 1 year spraying experience and a Certified Applicator's License

Other Physical Requirements

• Drive motorized vehicles
• Exposed to dust, fumes, gases
• Exposed to marked changes in temperature
• Working outdoors in varying weather
• Repetitive foot movement to operate foot controls––both feet
• Repetitive hand movement (firm grasp, fine manipulation, grasp & pull)––both hands
• Requires various head and neck positions (frequent flexion)

Religious Requirements

An applicant must be a born‑again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support Bob Jones University’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible believing church which holds orthodox theology. Applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, world‑class education from a biblical worldview.

Preferred Education

High School or better.

Preferred Experience

1-2 years related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer