Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker II

Darlington County School District; United States; On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Darlington County School District is seeking a Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker II to perform routine grounds maintenance and repair on district equipment. The 260-day position offers a base salary of $16.69 per hour and immediate availability.

Responsibilities include mowing, field maintenance, operating tractors and other equipment, and assisting in maintenance tasks as needed. A valid South Carolina driver's license and a high school diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Training in small engine repair and 1–2 years of grounds/maintenance experience or equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain district grounds and athletic fields, including mowing, fertilizing, watering, and debris removal.
• Repair and perform maintenance on small engine equipment.
• Operate equipment such as tractors, lawn mowers, and related tools.
• Coordinate and supervise others as assigned and participate in training.

Skills

SC Driver's License

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Small engine repair tools

Job description

Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker II JobID: 5112

• Position Type: Maintenance/Operations/ Grounds Worker
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: Darlington County Schools
• Date Available: Immediately

Description: Grounds/Small Engine Repair / Maintenance Worker

260-day position
Salary: $16.69/ hour base salary

Location: Darlington County School District

Available: Immediately

A negative TB test must be on file prior to starting work

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or high school equivalent
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License
• Vocational/Technical school training in small engine repair, and one to two years of experience in grounds and general maintenance (or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities)

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: "At-will" Employee

Responsible To: Director of Operations

Job Goal: Performs routine road and grounds maintenance on district properties and small engine repair on tractors and lawn mowers and related equipment as required. Performs tasks such as maintaining athletic fields, cutting grass, operating tractor equipment, etc.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintainneat appearance, courteous conduct, and workamicably with all school and maintenance personnel
• Maintainthe district grounds/fields (involves cutting grass, fertilizing and watering grass, removing debris, etc.)
• Performvarious grounds keeping duties such as cutting grass, planting shrubs, seeding/fertilizing and watering grounds, rolling sod, cutting and removing trees and debris, etc.
• Maintainandmakerepairs to small engine equipment
• Provideassistance in other maintenance areas as assigned which involves repair and maintenance of district roads and general maintenance
• Operatevarious equipment (such as backhoes, discharrow, lawn tractor, fork lift, tiller, saws, mowers, etc.)
• Coordinateand supervisethe work of others as assigned
• Participatein additional training provided by the Board of Education related to scope of employment
• Perform other related duties as required as well as other duties as assigned

A complete application packet must be submitted through the online application systemprior to the closing date in order to be considered for this position. ALLof the following requirements must be submitted before the posted deadline

• 1. Classified Employment Application
• 2. Reference section requires contact information for three (3) references; reference forms will be emailed directly to the references listed.
• 3. Copy of high school diploma or high school equivalent
• 4. Copy of 10 year Driving Record issued from SCDMV

CLOSING DATE: UNTIL FILLED

NOTE: It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application documents are submitted prior to the posted deadline. An incomplete application will render the applicant ineligible.

For DCSD Employees: In addition to the application packet, a "Request to Interview for Transfer" form must be submitted for approval (available on the website, in the schools, and at Department of Human Resources).

The District reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without notice and without final consideration of any pending application.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 6:29:00 PM CST.

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