Groundskeeper

City of Goose Creek in; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goose Creek is seeking a Groundskeeper (Maintenance) to help keep parks, fields, and recreation facilities safe and attractive for the community. You will work outdoors, operate grounds equipment, and perform routine maintenance tasks to ensure high-quality outdoor spaces.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1 year landscaping experience, CPR/First Aid within 90 days, and a valid SC driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of landscaping experience, preferably in parks/recreation.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Mowing, trimming, edging, weed eating, fertilizing, and spraying landscaped areas.
• Maintaining baseball, soccer, and football fields to league standards.
• Measuring, lining, grooming, and preparing athletic fields for practices and games.
• Operating field grooming and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performing basic building maintenance and minor carpentry, plumbing, and painting tasks.
• Inspecting and maintaining grounds equipment; reporting major maintenance concerns.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Athletic field maintenance

Safety-minded

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lawn maintenance equipment

Power tools

Job description

Groundskeeper (Maintenance)

Love working outdoors? Take pride in creating beautiful parks and top-notch athletic fields? Join our team and help keep The City of Goose Creek recreation facilities looking their best!

What You’ll Do

No two days are exactly alike! You’ll help maintain parks, athletic fields, and recreation facilities so they’re safe, attractive, and ready for the community to enjoy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mowing, trimming, edging, weed eating, fertilizing, and spraying landscaped areas.


• Maintaining baseball, soccer, and football fields to meet league standards.


• Measuring, lining, grooming, and preparing athletic fields for practices and games.


• Operating field grooming and grounds maintenance equipment.


• Performing basic building maintenance, including changing light bulbs, replacing HVAC filters, and cleaning fixtures.


• Assisting with general maintenance projects involving plumbing, electrical work, painting, and carpentry.


• Inspecting and maintaining equipment used for grounds and field maintenance.


• Reporting major maintenance concerns to supervisors.


• Working as part of a team by assisting co-workers when needed.


• Performing other duties that help keep our parks and facilities in great shape.

What We’re Looking For

You enjoy working outdoors, aren’t afraid of hard work, and take pride in seeing the results of your efforts. You’re dependable, safety-minded, and enjoy being part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• At least one (1) year of landscaping experience, preferably in a parks or recreation setting. Equivalent combinations of education and experience totaling one year may also be considered.


• CPR and First Aid Certification (required within 90 days of hire).


• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.


• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will have:

• Knowledge of groundskeeping and athletic field maintenance.


• Understanding of safe landscaping and maintenance practices.


• Experience operating power tools and grounds maintenance equipment.


• Basic knowledge of department policies and procedures.


• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.


• The ability to multitask and work independently or as part of a team.


• The ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting.

Physical Requirements

This position is active and hands-on. Employees regularly lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The job also requires standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, bending, repetitive motion, and operating various tools and equipment throughout the workday.

Work Environment

If you enjoy being outside, this is the job for you! Work is primarily performed outdoors in all types of weather and includes regular exposure to noise, dirt, dust, grease, insects, landscaping chemicals, and maintenance equipment.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Every day, you’ll make a visible impact on the places where families gather, athletes compete, and the community comes together. From perfectly striped ballfields to beautifully maintained parks, your work helps create spaces everyone can enjoy.
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, work outdoors, and take pride in making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

The City reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.