Grounds Specialist III (Building/Grounds Specialist III)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public 2-year institution serving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties. The Grounds Specialist III performs a range of groundskeeping duties to maintain campus appearance and safety.

This role operates mowers and heavy equipment, applies pesticides, maintains irrigation and drainage, and assists with sidewalks, beds, and signage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Custodial or groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Valid SC driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, and other grounds equipment.
• Plant, fertilize, prune shrubs/trees, and care for lawns.
• Maintain irrigation and drainage systems; remove campus refuse.
• Support sidewalk and bed work; install signs; maintain parking lots.
• Drive campus vehicles as needed to support grounds operations.

Skills

Safety practices knowledge

Tools and equipment handling

Reading maps

Computer use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Grounds Specialist III Performs the Following Functions

• Operates mowers (zero degree turn, push), string trimmers, edgers, wood chippers, chainsaws, pruning equipment, aerators, heavy equipment, pressure washers, and backpack blowers. Utilizes various hand tools including shovels, rakes, pitch forks, mattocks, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, post-hole diggers, hammers, drills, etc. Performs minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Plants, fertilizes, applies pesticides, prunes and provides general care of shrubs, trees and lawns; assists in upkeep of irrigation system, drainage systems, and removal of refuse from campus. Assists with removal of pests including fire ants, snakes, wasps/bees, and rodents.
• Assists in other projects related to grounds keeping such as building forms for sidewalks, edging for shrubbery beds, tree removal/install, laying sod, and installing plant beds. Assists with maintenance and basic trades duties on main campus and off campus Centers as directed.
• Operates vehicles on and off campus as necessary to support the grounds keeping operations.
• Assists in painting; replace, install and repair signage on campus; and maintains/repairs parking lots and sidewalks. Removes ice/snow during winter storms. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• At least two years of directly related work experience
• OR a 10th grade education and at least four years of directly related work experience
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to grounds and maintenance
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in grounds and maintenance
• Knowledge of techniques, methods and practices used in grounds and maintenance including turf maintenance, pesticide application, arboriculture and heavy equipment operation
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and read maps
• Ability to use a computer to read emails, report time, and complete online or virtual training
• Must possess a valid SC driver's license.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.