Grounds Maintenance (25-29) Position Available In Florence, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Grounds Maintenance position at Francis Marion University involves maintaining campus landscaping, including mowing, trimming, planting, and performing maintenance tasks. The role requires a high school diploma/GED and 2-4 years of experience in grounds maintenance. Preferred skills include driving trucks, operating small engine machinery, knowledge of irrigation systems, and the ability to bend and stoop while working. The salary for this role is $28,239, with normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A valid SC Drivers License is required.
Job Description
Francis Marion University and the Facilities department invite applications for a Grounds Maintenance position. The Groundskeeper will maintain the campus landscaping and will participate in Grounds operations and special projects as needed.
- Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Mowing, trimming, edging lawns, to include all the playing fields in the Athletic Complex
- Planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning ground cover, shrubs, and trees
- Performing maintenance of streets, walks, and parking lots: sweeping, blowing, patching asphalt, emptying trash cans, clearing storm drains, ditches, and ponds. Keeping the campus clear of trash and debris
- Performs before, during, and after operation inspection of equipment
- Acts as groundskeeper on projects and/or team projects with other groundskeepers, setting up and breaking down before and after campus events
- Completes various tasks needed to support the needs of the University.
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FMU Preferences:
- High school diploma/GED plus 2-4 years experience in grounds maintenance, or landscaping desired, or the equivalent in education, training, and experience.
Prior grounds experience preferred. Must be able to drive a truck and small engine machinery such as a leaf blower, trimmers, and mower.
Knowledge of irrigation systems and repair is helpful. Flexibility/strength/stamina to bend, stoop, or lean over, around or under obstacles while performing work. Must be able to read chemical labels accurately, and to operate equipment safely, at normal speeds. Must be able to hear well enough to operate equipment safely while being aware of subtle sound cues from other traffic and from equipment being operated.
- Valid SC Drivers License Required.
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State Requirement:
- Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.
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State Classification:
- Building/Grounds Specialist II (KA10)
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Band/Level:
- 2/2•
Salary:
- $28,239
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Normal Working Hours:
- 7:00 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m., 30-minute lunch, Monday
- Friday.
Summer hours will vary.
