Landscaper/Groundskeeper

Shasc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg Housing is hiring a full-time Landscaper / Groundskeeper in Spartanburg, SC. You will supervise landscape projects, lead the Prison Inmate Program, and coordinate with maintenance on work orders.

The role involves pruning, mowing, mulching, and trash removal, with responsibilities for determining materials and inspecting deliveries. A high school diploma or GED plus 2 years landscaping experience and 1 year leadership is required, along with a valid SC driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years trade experience in landscaping required.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises installation and modification of landscape project sites.
• Directs Prison Inmate Program and oversees groundskeeping inmates.
• Coordinates with maintenance regarding work orders.
• Performs landscaping tasks: pruning, raking, mowing, mulching, removing trash.
• Determines equipment, materials and maintenance; inspects deliveries.

Skills

Landscaping

Supervision

Leadership

Inmate program coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years landscaping trade experience

Job description

Spartanburg Housing, formerly Spartanburg Housing Authority provides affordable housing options for the citizens of Spartanburg. Celebrating 85 years of service, we continually work towards our mission to develop and provide affordable, quality housing options and programs that promote self-sufficiency for area residents. If you are looking for a career that changes lives, Spartanburg Housing is for you!

Spartanburg Housing offers a complete benefits package to qualifying employees. Medical, dental and retirement are state benefits, we also offer cancer, short term disability, long term disability, accident, vision, and life insurance.

Spartanburg Housing currently has an opening for a full-time Landscaper / Groundskeeper. Working hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4 pm, and Friday, 7 am to 11 am.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises the installation and modification of new and existing landscape project sites.
• This position directs the Prison Inmate Program and oversees the groundskeeping inmates and provides supervision.
• Coordinates with maintenance regarding work order assignments.
• Performs landscaping duties such as pruning bushes, raking leaves, cutting grass, mulching properties, and removing trash.
• Determines equipment, materials, and maintenance required, inspects, accepts, materials, supplies and equipment delivered.

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED, with a minimum of two (2) years of trade experience in landscaping work and at least one (1) year in leadership or supervisory capacity. Any combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the requirements of the position.

Must possess a valid South Carolina driver's license, and be insurable under Spartanburg Housing's automobile insurance plan.

If you want to make an impact in the community and make a difference in people's lives, come be part of the team at Spartanburg Housing.

Spartanburg Housing is an equal opportunity employer.