Lead Grounds & Landscaping Supervisor

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Landscaping Supervisor to lead our grounds team. This role focuses on supervising the crew, scheduling daily tasks, maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of equipment.

You will work hands-on with residents to maintain private garden spaces, coordinate with contractors, and support seasonal tasks including snow and ice removal.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in landscaping or grounds supervision.
• Strong knowledge of lawn care, irrigation, and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform outdoor work.
• SC driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Degree in horticulture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and coordinate daily grounds crew activities.
• Oversee all landscape contractors at Still Hopes.
• Maintain lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
• Operate and oversee landscaping equipment and tools.
• Familiarize with irrigation systems and wells and maintain them.
• Perform mowing, pruning, planting, leaf removal, trimming, edging, cleanup.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance including snow/ice removal.
• Maintain grounds-related vehicles and equipment safely.
• Engage with residents to maintain private garden spaces.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lawn care knowledge

Plant/gardening expertise

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Degree in horticulture (preferred)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Irrigation systems management

Snow/ice removal safety

Job description

Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community in West Columbia, SC, is seeking an experienced Landscaping Supervisor to lead our grounds team. This role focuses on supervising the crew, scheduling daily tasks, maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, and irrigation systems, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of equipment.

You will work hands-on with residents to maintain private garden spaces, coordinate with contractors, and support seasonal tasks including snow and ice removal.