Senior Groundskeeper

Sodexo; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 19,286 - 25,113; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k and discount programs

Site-specific benefits such as free meals

Job summary

Sodexo is looking for a Senior Groundskeeper in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This role involves overseeing grounds maintenance and ensuring a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have horticultural training and experience in landscape management, along with required pesticide application licenses. We offer a flexible work environment, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable.
• Horticultural training and pesticide/herbicide application license required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assign and oversee the work of Groundskeepers.
• Maintain grounds and sports turf areas.
• Ensure the grounds are clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Horticultural training

Pesticide and herbicide application

Education

2 or more years of related work experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Heavy Equipment certification/license

Job description

Location: CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY - 10171001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $14.00 per hour - $18.23 per hour

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Groundskeeper at Sodexo, you are a problem-solver and safety promoter. We will rely on your expert knowledge to identify and maintain the property landscape.

Responsibilities

• Assign and oversee the work of Groundskeepers, ensuring that all of work for the shift has been completed in an acceptable manner.
• Assist in landscaping and maintaining assigned areas including keeping the grounds in clean and orderly condition.
• Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of grounds areas and sports turf areas, as well as specific detailing of the landscape and flowerbeds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 2 or more years of related work experience.
• Horticultural training required.
• Pesticide and herbicide application license(s).
• May require certification/license for certain Heavy Equipment.
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.