School Groundskeeper: Outdoor Maintenance & Training

Sumter School District; Dalzell (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District Crestwood High in Dalzell, South Carolina, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain school grounds and athletic facilities. You will operate lawn equipment safely and perform routine maintenance as needed.

This role includes training new grounds personnel, working outdoors for a full shift, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position spans a 233-day term with a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred but not required.
• Experience maintaining school grounds and athletic facilities is desirable.
• Ability to operate lawn machinery in a productive and safe manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Inspect school grounds, including athletic facilities, for maintenance needs.
• Remain current on best practices for ground maintenance.
• Attend required training sessions.
• Operate lawn machinery safely and perform basic maintenance as needed.
• Train new grounds staff on machinery use.
• Work outdoors for eight hours a day with a flexible schedule and lift up to 50 pounds.

Education

High School Diploma preferred but not required

Tools

Lawn machinery operation

Job description

Sumter School District Crestwood High in Dalzell, South Carolina, is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain school grounds and athletic facilities. You will operate lawn equipment safely and perform routine maintenance as needed.

This role includes training new grounds personnel, working outdoors for a full shift, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position spans a 233-day term with a full-time schedule.