What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Lander University, SC?
Salary : $20,000.00 - $30,000.00 Annually
Location : Greenwood County, SC
Job Type : FTE - Full-Time
Job Number : 173719
Agency : Lander University
Division : Facilities
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Class Code : : KA05
Position Number : : 00000000
Normal Work Schedule : : Other
Pay Band : Band 1
Hiring Range - Min. : $20,000.00
Hiring Range - Max. : $30,000.00
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Applications must be submitted online at www.careers.sc.gov. Receipt of individual applications not acknowledged. See position status at www.lander.edu / hr. Lander University is a tobacco-free campus. All final candidates are subject to successfully completing background requirements.
Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : University Hours : 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, Monday - Friday Position Work Hours : 37.5 hours per week.To include some early mornings and some nights and weekends
Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the overall upkeep and appearance of our outdoor areas, creating a welcoming environment for our students, visitors and employees. Responsible for maintenance of turf, trees, shrubs, and all other plantings on campus. Work to be done with riding mowers, push mowers, power trimmers, power clippers, and other power and hand tools and equipment. Responsible for preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe campus environment.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
High school diploma. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to grounds keeping and ability to safely operate ordinary grounds care equipment, such as power trimmers, lawn mowers, edgers, chair saws, hedge trimmers, and miscellaneous hand tools. Skills in the use of cleaning and equipment upkeep. Excellent communication skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly. Must have strong skills in providing excellent customer service and demonstrate strong ethics. A valid driver's license and safe driving history are required.
Additional Comments
Knowledge of safety practices relevant to grounds keeping and ability to safely operate ordinary grounds care equipment, such as power trimmers, lawn mowers, edgers, chair saws, hedge trimmers, and miscellaneous hand tools. Skills in the use of cleaning and equipment upkeep. Excellent communication skills. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Salary : $20,000 - $30,000
