Grounds Superintendent Position Available In York, South Carolina

Grounds Superintendent

Salary
$58,420.00 Annually
Location York County, SC
Job Type
FTE

• Full-Time
  Job Number
  2025063S
  Agency
  Winthrop University
  Opening Date
  02/03/2025
  Closing Date
  2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/18416.

Class Code:

KA25

Position Number:

2025063S

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 5
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $58,420.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$58,420.00
Opening Date
02/03/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

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Job Responsibilities
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, the Grounds Superintendent works with and directs the activities of the grounds and greenhouse staff and university contractors in keeping the campus grounds maintained.
Manages all aspects of the university’s grounds and greenhouses.
Develops schedules for routine and special maintenance needs/projects.
Plans, delegates and leads daily grounds maintenance for main campus and farm.
Establishes and maintains progress checklists for daily activities and special projects.
Advises staff and supervisor on problems and resolutions.
Makes purchase decisions related to supplies and equipment, including repairs.
Develops and maintains inventory control for supplies and equipment.
Manages staffing and personnel.
Serves as liaison to Human Resources for personnel actions.
Interviews candidates and selects individuals for hire.
Assigns daily work.
Prepares and completes personnel forms for leave and other actions and maintains records.
Serves as primary contact for personnel issues.
Trains employees on proper use of PPE and equipment, including tractors, mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, blowers, chainsaws, leaf vacuums, etc.
Evaluates personnel as part of the university’s EPMS process.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent.
Six years of grounds/landscape services experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Pesticide application license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Valid driver’s license.
Expert knowledge of the practices and techniques of grounds maintenance and landscaping.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to train, direct, lead and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to perform/coordinate multiple concurrent projects/activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators and third-party vendors/contractors.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supervising a staff of 10 or more.
Additional Comments

Travel/Overtime Requirements:

Occasional after-hours and weekend work.
To apply go to https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/18416.

Telecommuting:

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Winthrop University
Address
303 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29733
Phone
803-323-2273
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