What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building/Grounds Supervisor I position at University of South Carolina Student Government?
Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00027PO25 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management USC Market Title Groundskeeper Supervisor Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132206 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Building/Grounds Supervisor I Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Landscaping State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $41,258 Advertised Salary Range $41,258-$51,572 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Supervises crew(s) responsible for the daily maintenance and beautification of the grounds of the USC Columbia campus.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Experience Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills. Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently. Employee must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations. Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees. Employee must be able to make fact-based decisions and build positive customer relationships. Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties. Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Performs inspections of assigned grounds by walking through and observing the landscape and hardscape surrounding the campus buildings and all green spaces in the assigned zone in order to review the work of employees, gather information for developing work schedules, assign tasks, communicate with customers, coordinate with Assistant Landscape Manager about issues related to the turf contractor and the care of all turf maintained in assigned area, communicate any possible hardscape repairs to the grounds masonry supervisor, and provide a visible landscape management presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Performs back-up landscape work regularly to maintain the cleanliness and enhance the image of assigned zone when employee who originally completed the work is not available.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Develops and communicates special project work based on institutional and organizational requirements, site inspections, employees’ reports, and recommendations from building liaisons, and other staff to include using the pressure washer, heavy equipment, sweeper and trac-vacuums when called upon for catastrophic events such as damaging storms or flooding in order to provide a high level of customer service and an attractive and well-maintained campus. Responds to emergency landscaping situations, such as hazardous weather, as needed after hours by communicating with management personnel, assisting with determining plan of action, and physically arriving at area of distress in order to resolve the situation.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Communicates with building liaisons, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhance the image of landscaping services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving landscaping guidance and advice.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Performs administrative tasks including assisting University and departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities; assisting with the Facilities inventory control and maintaining a regular stock of landscaping supplies by monitoring, ordering, receiving and verifying supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures, distributing supplies to employees, and replenishing shop inventories; preparing reports and documents and/or providing information for management review including incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, and position management information in order to provide management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to ensure correct labor charges are made to projects and service work, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs, to review trends, and to share best practices and resolve problems within the landscaping service zone; and attending meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply landscaping, safety, supervisory, and continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Supervises Landscaping personnel in assigned zone that are responsible for maintaining University grounds that are a safe, clean, and an attractive environment, including but not limited to, leading and assisting in trimming, edging, spraying, fertilizing, watering, pruning, planting shrubs, trees, flowers, collecting and removing refuse, operating heavy equipment, ensuring storm drains are cleaned and clear, coordinating and scheduling the installation of temporary construction fencing in assigned zone, etc., by providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training; assigning and reviewing work; completing Employee Performance Management System documents; reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips; and assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities while using various computer equipment and software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, AIM, VIP, Internet access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/13/2025 Job Open Date 01/14/2025 Job Close Date 02/27/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 27, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182126 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Logo Posting Number STA00027PO25 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management USC Market Title Groundskeeper Supervisor Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132206 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Building/Grounds Supervisor I Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Landscaping State Pay Band 5 Approved Starting Salary $41,258 Advertised Salary Range $41,258-$51,572 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Supervises crew(s) responsible for the daily maintenance and beautification of the grounds of the USC Columbia campus.
Job Related Minimum Required Education And Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Experience Required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills. Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently. Employee must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations. Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees. Employee must be able to make fact-based decisions and build positive customer relationships. Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties. Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Performs inspections of assigned grounds by walking through and observing the landscape and hardscape surrounding the campus buildings and all green spaces in the assigned zone in order to review the work of employees, gather information for developing work schedules, assign tasks, communicate with customers, coordinate with Assistant Landscape Manager about issues related to the turf contractor and the care of all turf maintained in assigned area, communicate any possible hardscape repairs to the grounds masonry supervisor, and provide a visible landscape management presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors. Performs back-up landscape work regularly to maintain the cleanliness and enhance the image of assigned zone when employee who originally completed the work is not available.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty
Develops and communicates special project work based on institutional and organizational requirements, site inspections, employees’ reports, and recommendations from building liaisons, and other staff to include using the pressure washer, heavy equipment, sweeper and trac-vacuums when called upon for catastrophic events such as damaging storms or flooding in order to provide a high level of customer service and an attractive and well-maintained campus. Responds to emergency landscaping situations, such as hazardous weather, as needed after hours by communicating with management personnel, assisting with determining plan of action, and physically arriving at area of distress in order to resolve the situation.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty
Communicates with building liaisons, bringing in upper management when necessary, in order to provide support, research issues, and enhance the image of landscaping services with University personnel by providing a sense of immediate customer service, solving problems, building rapport, gathering necessary information, and giving landscaping guidance and advice.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Performs administrative tasks including assisting University and departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities; assisting with the Facilities inventory control and maintaining a regular stock of landscaping supplies by monitoring, ordering, receiving and verifying supplies, materials, and tools from Consolidated Supplies and outside vendors following established procurement policies and procedures, distributing supplies to employees, and replenishing shop inventories; preparing reports and documents and/or providing information for management review including incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, and position management information in order to provide management with necessary planning and scheduling information, to ensure correct labor charges are made to projects and service work, to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs, to review trends, and to share best practices and resolve problems within the landscaping service zone; and attending meetings and training events in order to gain knowledge of and apply landscaping, safety, supervisory, and continuous improvement principles and concepts including process mapping, defining measurement objectives, and researching and discussing best practices.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty
Supervises Landscaping personnel in assigned zone that are responsible for maintaining University grounds that are a safe, clean, and an attractive environment, including but not limited to, leading and assisting in trimming, edging, spraying, fertilizing, watering, pruning, planting shrubs, trees, flowers, collecting and removing refuse, operating heavy equipment, ensuring storm drains are cleaned and clear, coordinating and scheduling the installation of temporary construction fencing in assigned zone, etc., by providing direction, leadership, motivation, and on the job training; assigning and reviewing work; completing Employee Performance Management System documents; reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips; and assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities while using various computer equipment and software including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, AIM, VIP, Internet access, and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 01/13/2025 Job Open Date 01/14/2025 Job Close Date 02/27/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by February 27, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/182126 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $41,258 - $51,572
Building/Grounds Specialist III
State of South Carolina -
Richland, SC
Building/Grounds Specialist II
State of South Carolina -
Columbia, SC
Building/Grounds Specialist II
State of South Carolina -
Richland, SC
