Grounds Specialist III (Building/Grounds Specialist III)

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

York Technical College is seeking a Grounds Specialist III to perform a range of groundskeeping tasks, including operating mowers and related equipment, maintaining shrubs and lawns, and supporting irrigation and drainage systems. The role also supports maintenance projects across campus and may assist with signage, painting, and snow removal.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, at least two years of related experience, safety knowledge, and a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least two years of related groundskeeping experience.
• Or a 10th grade education with four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to grounds and maintenance.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in grounds and maintenance.
• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and related grounds equipment.
• Plants, fertilizes, prunes, and maintains shrubs, trees, and lawns.
• Assists with irrigation, drainage, and campus maintenance projects.
• Operates campus vehicles as needed to support grounds operations.
• Assists in painting, signage, parking lot upkeep, and snow removal.

Skills

Safety practices

Tool familiarity

Pesticide application

Turf maintenance

Reading maps

Basic computer use

Valid SC driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

10th grade education + 4 years related experience

Tools

Mowers

String trimmers

Edgers

Pruning equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

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.

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

• 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.

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.