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Building/Grounds Specialist III

State of South Carolina
West Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/10/2025

Salary : $27,510.00 - $50,905.00 Annually

Location : Charleston County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 160638

Agency : Department of Natural Resources

Division : Marine Resources Division

Opening Date : 01 / 25 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All applicants must apply online.

Class Code : : KA15

Position Number : : 60016956

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : 7 : 00 AM - 3 : 30 PM Monday - Friday.

Pay Band : Band 3

Hiring Range - Min. : $28,365.00

Opening Date : 01 / 26 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

This employee will be responsible for performing a variety of grounds keeping, cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Job Duties Include :

  • Performing all outdoor routine grounds maintenance, landscaping maintenance, outdoor debris cleanup, and simple repairs as directed by supervisor.
  • Performing general housekeeping and custodial cleaning services of DNR facilities during the grounds keeping off-season. Including :

cleaning and dusting furniture, walls, windows and equipment.

  • cleaning restrooms and keeping them well supplied.
  • Keeping closets well stocked with appropriate supplies.
  • Emptying office trash cans as appropriate.
  • Consolidating indoor trash and recyclables into larger containers and ensuring that trash and recycling containers are placed for pickup days.
  • Performing outdoor debris cleanup and removal including special grounds cleanup measures alongside other Facilities staff related to extreme weather events
  • Setting up, tearing down, and cleaning up for DNR-related meetings, conferences, open house, and other functions that use DNR meeting rooms and facilities. (Including setup and tear down of tables and chairs, area preparation, trash disposal, etc.)
  • Communicating well with other Facilities personnel, supervisor, and DNR staff (clients) to stay informed about ongoing events and changing facilities needs.
  • Observing for deficiencies in building and grounds conditions and takes initiative to report and resolve such issues in conjunction with other Facilities staff.
  • Maintaining all issued Department equipment.
  • Ensuring that all grounds-keeping tools and equipment are properly cleaned, stored, and maintained in working order.

  • Ensuring that all custodial and floor maintenance equipment is properly cleaned, stored, and maintained appropriately.
  • Minimum and Additional Requirements

    A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in building and grounds maintenance.

    Preferred Qualifications

    This employee should have knowledge of how to properly carry out custodial or grounds keeping tasks. Knowledge of custodial or grounds keeping standards and requirements. Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment. Skilled in the use of cleaning or landscaping tools and equipment. Ability to keep accurate written records. Operational knowledge of all custodial and grounds keeping equipment including but not limited to : lawn mowers (riding and push), weed eaters, edgers, leaf blowers, chain saws, limb pruners, vacuums, buffers, carpet cleaners and gas / electric carts. Must be able to complete minor repairs and maintenance duties to include but not limited to prepping, sanding, painting and light carpentry duties. Valid SC Driver's License

    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.

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