Groundskeeper/Landscaper (2 Vacancies)

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 beautiful campus environment. This role involves a variety of landscaping and maintenance tasks, from watering and fertilizing to operating equipment and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outdoor work and a keen understanding of landscape plants and irrigation systems. Join a team committed to enhancing the campus's aesthetic and functional appeal while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you have a high school diploma and a love for nature, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow routine instructions.
• Knowledge of landscape plants and irrigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping and maintenance tasks across the campus.
• Operate equipment and document work orders and actions taken.
• Maintain safety procedures and ensure clean work areas.

Skills

Landscaping

Irrigation Systems Knowledge

Equipment Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Equipment

Mobile Electronic Devices

Job description

Posted: 4/16/25
Deadline: 5/15/25
Salary: $31,200 - $35,671
Reference Number: 2025025

About This Organization

College of Charleston

Job Duties

The groundskeeper will perform various landscaping and maintenance tasks including watering, fertilizing, deadheading flowers in container gardens and flower beds, and assisting in the renovation of over-established plant beds. Responsibilities also include weeding and mulching all established plant beds.

The role involves operating mobile electronic devices to access, update, and complete work orders, documenting actions taken, labor hours, parts, materials, and other relevant information. Groundskeeping duties span the college campus, including college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, and large facilities. The groundskeeper responds promptly to work orders to ensure timely resolution.

Activities include seasonal plant material changes, planting, transplanting, pruning, and applying fertilizers to trees, shrubs, and lawns. The role also involves operating blowers to clean up leaves and water, keeping walkways and beds free of debris, edging, mowing lawns, raking leaves, and transporting crews and equipment using college vehicles.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining power equipment, troubleshooting irrigation systems, practicing safety procedures per OSHA regulations, and ensuring work areas are clean and safe.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED, with the ability to understand and follow routine instructions. Knowledge of landscape plants and irrigation systems is helpful. A valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days is required, as driving college vehicles may be necessary. Candidates with equivalent experience and education are encouraged to apply.