Grounds Maintenance (Trades Specialist III) #2516/2525

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the safety and aesthetics of outdoor spaces. The position requires relevant experience, a valid SC Driver's License, and a preference for candidates with a degree in horticulture. The successful applicant will perform tasks such as landscape maintenance and operate necessary equipment, while also exhibiting excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Formal or trades experience in landscape maintenance.
• Valid SC Driver's License required.
• Ability to operate large and small landscape maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including roadways, sidewalks, and parking surfaces.
• Perform landscape maintenance and installation.
• Operate equipment and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Horticulture or equivalent

Tools

Landscape maintenance equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining grounds, including roadways, sidewalks, and parking surfaces, ensuring they are safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing. This involves performing all aspects of landscape maintenance and installation, pond maintenance, and operating and performing preventative maintenance on all equipment used for these tasks.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires formal or trades experience directly related to the area of employment. A valid SC Driver's License is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably, candidates will have a degree in horticulture or equivalent education/experience. Must be able to obtain a South Carolina pesticide license. Candidates should have the ability to perform all aspects of landscape and irrigation maintenance and installation, and operate all large and small landscape maintenance equipment. Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position, applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application.

Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 before the deadline. Official transcripts are required upon employment offer.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent will result in removal from consideration. Background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).