Maintenance III - Grounds

Lexington County School District 02; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington County School District 02 is seeking a Maintenance Grounds-Level III to help maintain district facilities and grounds, ensuring safe, functional environments for students and staff. The role involves operating maintenance equipment, performing repairs, and adhering to safety and pesticide regulations.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a non-commercial pesticide applicator license, with the ability to work independently and as part of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Must have non-commercial pesticide applicator’s license.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate district-wide grounds maintenance equipment.
• Perform interior and exterior maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Maintain safety, code compliance, and inventory of tools and supplies.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain spraying equipment and continue pesticide licensure with annual CE credits.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Pesticide application

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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School District Position Description

Position Title: Maintenance Grounds-Level III

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Supervisor, Maintenance

Approved By: Angela Cooper, Ed.D. CHRO Date: February 24, 2026

SUMMARY:

To help maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use of it may be made at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs district wide grounds maintenance work such as operation of various maintenance equipment, moving furniture, salting, field marking and maintenance of underground sprinkling systems.

• Performs general maintenance work inside and outside the physical plant such as ceiling, roof, electrical, plumbing, concrete, masonry, and glazing, insulation, tile and pump and fan repairs. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase, and maintains the inventory of district-owned hand tools, equipment, hardware, materials and supplies.

• Maintains all safety and code requirements of the State, local and Board of Ed. guidelines.Apply herbicides and pesticides across the district as needed in accordance with State and Federal laws.

• Maintain spraying equipment.

• Maintain applicator license by acquiring necessary continuing education credits every year.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before small groups of employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS;

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Must have a non-commercial pesticide applicator's license

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to pass a district written and physical test. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms such as to operate vibrating machinery. The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as a toolbox. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs. such motors, jackhammers. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works outdoors and will occasionally work indoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays and non-household dust. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally will work in a loud area.