Senior Grounds & Landscape Technician – Irrigation

Trident Technical College; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Technical College seeks a Grounds Maintenance Trades Specialist to care for the college's landscapes, roadways, sidewalks, and outdoor areas. You will perform advanced maintenance, install landscapes, manage irrigation, operate equipment, and conduct preventive upkeep while supporting a welcoming campus environment.

The role requires independent work with limited supervision and may involve guiding temporary staff.

Qualifications

• This position requires a high school diploma and two years of related work experience, or a tenth-grade education with four years of related work experience.
• A valid South Carolina driver's license is required.
• Degree in horticulture or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Ability to obtain a South Carolina pesticide license is preferred.
• Experience in commercial grounds maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, or facilities grounds operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of proper horticultural practices, irrigation systems, fertilization, and plant health management is preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and grounds maintenance machinery with safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, bed maintenance, pond maintenance, and irrigation system operation and repair.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment including tractors, backhoes, aerial lifts, forklifts, mowers, and power tools safely.
• Prepare sites for landscape renovations and install trees, shrubs, and plantings with irrigation systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles and equipment and keep them clean and ready for use.
• Assist with building construction and renovation projects to support campus operations.
• Maintain records, data entry, and documentation requirements for the department.
• Provide guidance to temporary employees and ensure work is completed effectively and safely.

Skills

Independent work

Safety focus

Team guidance

Education

High school diploma

SC pesticide license

Tools

Tractors

Backhoes

Aerial lifts

Forklifts

Mowers

Job description

Trident Technical College seeks a Grounds Maintenance Trades Specialist to care for the college's landscapes, roadways, sidewalks, and outdoor areas. You will perform advanced maintenance, install landscapes, manage irrigation, operate equipment, and conduct preventive upkeep while supporting a welcoming campus environment.

The role requires independent work with limited supervision and may involve guiding temporary staff.