Grounds Maintenance Technician

Spartanburg School District 5

District Wide - Duncan, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Spartanburg School District 5

Job Details

Job ID:

5918145

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

POSITION

Grounds Maintenance Technician

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required, Valid South Carolina driver's license, Demonstrated experience in groundskeeping, landscape maintenance, or related facilities maintenance roles, with evidence of increasing responsibility, Knowledge of safe operation and routine maintenance of landscaping equipment, Ability to follow safety protocols and interpret basic site plans and work orders.

REPORTS TO

Director of Maintenance

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Grounds Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining all district properties in a clean, safe, and visually appealing condition to support a healthy environment conducive to teaching and learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, and blowers

Perform seasonal landscaping tasks including seeding, aerating, fertilizing, pruning, and mulching

Remove weeds and apply herbicides and pesticides in accordance with safety guidelines

Prune trees and shrubs to maintain shape, safety, and health of plantings

Install and maintain playground surfacing materials and flower beds

Conduct routine inspections and perform preventative maintenance on grounds equipment

Safely lift, carry, and move equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds

Interpret and follow verbal and written instructions, work orders, and safety protocols

Respond to after-hours emergencies such as storm cleanup or weather-related hazards

Collaborate respectfully and effectively with team members and supervisors

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance

WORKING CONDITIONS

In addition to the physical and mental capabilities implied by the responsibilities detailed above, the work is conducted mainly outdoors with occasional exposure to discomforting environmental conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, and wetness. Moderately heavy physical exertion is frequently required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. In the district, travel is required.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for performing other related duties as assigned/required.

Position Available:

Immediately

Contract Length:

243 Days

Salary:

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Spartanburg School District 5 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicap or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the employment provisions (Title I) of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination and Employment Act, and all other applicable civil rights laws.

Position Type:

Full-Time