Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper

Turtle Survival Alliance; Cross (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IRA 3% match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Paid time off

Sick leave

Remote office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Turtle Survival Alliance is seeking a hands-on groundskeeper to support the Turtle Survival Center in Cross, South Carolina. This 100% on-site role includes horticulture, lawn care, and basic construction tasks while maintaining safety and security standards.

Responsibilities cover pruning, mowing, and maintenance of vehicles and tools, plus assist with repairs and landscape projects. Strong work ethic and ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and 90 lbs assisted.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Horticulture work such as pruning vegetation, removal of unwanted vegetation, gardening, harvesting foods grown on site, and mowing.
• Assist with facility maintenance, construction, and renovation, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.
• Work outdoors in hot humid and freezing conditions.
• Operate and maintain heavy machinery and power tools including chainsaws.
• Maintain fences and ensure electrical fences are functioning.
• Help develop and apply landscape standards and practices.
• Follow security guidelines and communicate issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Willingness to learn

Valid Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist with the general maintenance and groundskeeping at the Turtle Survival Center (TSC) in Cross, South Carolina. This position is 100% on-site.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Strong work ethic.

Willingness to learn new skills.

Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs unassisted and 90 lbs assisted.

Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Horticulture work such as pruning vegetation, removal of unwanted vegetation, gardening, harvesting foods grown on site, and mowing.

Assist with facility maintenance, construction, and renovation, including, but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry.

Ability to work outdoors in hot humid conditions as well as freezing conditions

Operation and maintenance of heavy machinery.

Operation and maintenance of power tools and chainsaws.

Maintenance of perimeter and interior fences, including ensuring electrical fences are operating properly.

Assist in developing and applying landscape standards.

Maintain landscape standards and practices.

Adhere to best practices and security guidelines.

Communicate effectively with co-workers to address problems that may arise in a timely manner.

Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above-stated compensation, Turtle Survival Alliance offers an individual retirement account with a 3% employee match, medical, dental, and vision insurance (up to $750 employer contribution per month), as well as employer paid life insurance, paid time off, and sick leave. The Alliance also offers a remote office stipend as well as ongoing professional development.

About Us:

The Turtle Survival Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and protects and restores wild populations of tortoises and freshwater turtles through science-based conservation, global leadership, and local stewardship. Formed in 2001, Turtle Survival Alliance is a global conservation organization based in Charleston, South Carolina that works to create a planet where tortoises and freshwater turtles can thrive in the wild. With strategic, science-based initiatives directed by local leaders, our work creates lasting impact and capacity where it matters most and inspires long-term community-based stewardship to prevent extinction. Where populations cannot yet succeed in the wild, our breeding programs ensure their future survival. Because turtles are ancient, remarkable creatures—and to save them, we all play a role.

Turtle Survival Alliance does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.