Groundskeeper II

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC is seeking a Groundskeeper II to support the Grounds Manager in maintaining the 122+ acres of campus. The role emphasizes safety in outdoor environments and performing routine landscaping tasks.

Responsibilities include mowing, edging, hedges, planting, irrigation, debris removal, and seasonal upkeep. The ideal candidate has groundskeeping experience and a two-year horticulture degree.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping or similar position preferred.
• Two year degree in horticulture or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain outdoor areas of the school campus.
• Mow and edge lawns on schedule.
• Trim hedges, plant flowers, weed, seed, fertilize, and manage irrigation.
• Remove debris and perform seasonal greenery maintenance.
• Apply pesticides/herbicides as needed for pest control.
• Perform minor repairs of fences, walkways and outdoor structures.
• Support safety improvements in high-traffic outdoor areas.
• Assist Grounds Manager with campus work orders.
• Take on various other facilities assignments as needed.

Skills

Equipment safety

Mower/trimmer operation

Education

Two year degree in horticulture or similar field

Job description

Groundskeeper II

Reports To: Grounds Manager

Work Schedule: 7:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday Full-Time, Hourly

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper II responsibilities include providing landscaping assistance to the team that sustains the grounds of Heathwood Hall. Groundskeeper work includes exercising proper safety procedures while working in outdoor elements during periods of temperature extremes (seasonal weather shifts). The primary focus of the groundskeeper is maintaining the aesthetics of the 122+ acres of Heathwood's campus.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the outdoor areas of the school campus
• Scheduled mowing and edging of lawns
• Trimming of hedges, planting flowers and plants, weeding, seeding, applying fertilizers and managing irrigation systems
• Debris removal
• Seasonal maintenance of greenery
• Pest control measures including application of pesticides and herbicides as needed
• Minor repairs of fences, walkways, and other outdoor structures
• Proactive attention to various outdoor areas used by children for opportunities to improve safety or upkeep of heavy traffic areas
• Maintenance team support in response to various campus work orders
• Various other Facilities assignments as needed

Specific Job Skills

• Advanced knowledge of equipment safety
• Advanced knowledge of safe use of mowers, trimmers, blowers and other work related tools and equipment

Education and Experience

• Experience in groundskeeping or a similar position preferred
• Two year degree in horticulture or similar field, preferred

Working Conditions

• Expansive school campus with 122+ acres, must be able to travel between buildings independently and work outside.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending may be required throughout the day at various intervals
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs

A Final Note

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success, and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age or disability. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. All positions will require a criminal background check and some positions may require additional pre employment screenings such as credit reports or motor vehicle record checks.