Grounds Team Lead — Landscaping & Tree Care

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a Landscaper Team Leader to oversee and participate in landscape maintenance across MUSC properties. This role leads a small team, schedules work, and ensures high standards of grounds care.

Responsibilities include supervising 1-3 staff, performing planting and pruning tasks, monitoring plant health, applying chemicals when necessary, and supporting hazardous weather preparedness and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3+ years in custodial, grounds keeping or maintenance related to the job.

Responsibilities

• Lead a landscaping team of 1-3; landscape and hardscape grounds per season and priorities.
• Follow a daily MUSC property landscape schedule including pruning, mowing, edging, mulching, and debris removal.
• Assist team with tree maintenance, chemical applications, annuals and landscape plantings as needed.
• Monitor trees/shrubs/turf for disease/insect damage; identify and control issues using integrated methods.
• Perform other grounds maintenance tasks such as litter pickup and pressure washing sidewalks.

Skills

Team leadership

Landscape maintenance

Tree maintenance

Pesticide application

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Power shears

Hedgers

Pesticide application equipment

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a Landscaper Team Leader to oversee and participate in landscape maintenance across MUSC properties. This role leads a small team, schedules work, and ensures high standards of grounds care.

Responsibilities include supervising 1-3 staff, performing planting and pruning tasks, monitoring plant health, applying chemicals when necessary, and supporting hazardous weather preparedness and safety.