Groundskeeper Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Groundskeeper 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203 Description The groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining campus grounds in order to provide a safe and pleasant environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. This position involves blowing, mowing, pruning, spraying, grading, mulching, weed-eating, trimming, and equipment upkeep. Responsibilities Mowing, edging, weed eating, fertilizing, top dressing, and aerating turf areas Blowing walkways, streets and parking lots Spraying pesticides. Planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass Pruning trees and shrubs Removing dead/diseased trees Spreading pine straw and mulch Maintaining and repairing roads Maintaining and repairing equipment Operating small and heavy equipment Performing other related duties as required Qualifications Working knowledge of the horticultural principles and practices applicable to upkeep of turf, flowers, trees and shrubs Ability to evaluate the appearance and condition of grounds and take corrective action to ensure that campus is attractive and well maintained. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with faculty, staff, and other maintenance personnel. Ability to identify problems with grounds equipment and do needed maintenance and repairs. High School diploma. One-year experience preferred. Benefits CIU provides a benefits package that includes: Health Plan; 401(k) plan with match opportunity; Employer provided group life insurance; Long term disability insurance; Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave; Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate. Organization Columbia International University Department Physical Plant Status Full-time Time Period 40 hours/12 months Available Mar 3, 2025