Groundskeeper/Landscaper

Society for College and University Planning; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty of its campus. This role involves a variety of responsibilities, including planting, pruning, and caring for gardens while ensuring safety and cleanliness. You will operate equipment, respond to work orders, and contribute to the overall upkeep of the grounds. If you enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for landscaping, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a vibrant educational environment. Join a team that values dedication and attention to detail, and help create a welcoming atmosphere for students and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with the ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of landscape plants and irrigation systems is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping duties across campus, including planting and pruning.
• Operate equipment and maintain safety standards while working.

Skills

Landscape Plant Knowledge

Irrigation Systems Knowledge

Ability to Follow Instructions

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mobile Electronic Device

Power Equipment

Job description

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Posted: 4/3/25
Deadline: 4/15/25
Salary: $31,200-$35,761
Reference Number: 2025025

About This Organization

College of Charleston

Job Duties

1. Activity: Waters, fertilizes, deadheads flowers in container gardens and flower beds as needed or instructed. Assists in the renovation of over-established plant beds. Weeds and mulches all established plant beds.
2. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items. Performs grounds keeping duties throughout the college campus and around various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution.
3. Changes plant material seasonally. Plants, transplants, and prunes plants and flowers as instructed. Prunes shrubs and trees as needed, according to the season. Applies fertilizer to trees, shrubs and lawns. Assists with seeding, planting and transplanting as required.
4. Operates blower to clean up excess leaves and water drained from containers. Keeps all walkways, plant and grass beds free of debris (leaves, paper, litter, limbs, etc.). Edges and mows lawns. Rakes leaves and debris as needed. Assists in driving college vehicles, transporting crews and tools/equipment to various locales.
5. Assists in the upkeep of all power equipment; changing oil; cleaning air filters and sharpening blades. Assists in troubleshooting a complex irrigation system. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the grounds field. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Must have valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment &/or personnel as needed. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.