Job Information
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Groundskeeper/Landscaper in Charleston, South Carolina
Groundskeeper/Landscaper
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POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title
Groundskeeper/Landscaper
Position Type
Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration
Non-Faculty
Pay Band
2
Level
1
Department
Grounds Maintenance
Job Purpose
Maintains the grounds of a formally landscaped college campus. This includes routine maintenance such as policing the grounds, mowing, fertilizing, mulching, pruning, weeding, and renovating beds as needed. Plants and maintains container gardens and flower beds on campus to include installation, fertilization, deadheading, transplanting, watering and removal of water from porches, etc.
Minimum Requirements
High School diploma orGEDand the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Must have valid SC drivers license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel as needed. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of and ability to learn commonly used landscaping plants and various pruning and shearing techniques for shrubbery and trees. Must be able to operate a variety of landscape equipment and tools, including mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, shears, chainsaws, etc. Knowledge of or ability to learn how to apply fertilizer and mulch, weed beds, and plant/transplant material. Ability to assist in the upkeep of College vehicles and power equipment.
Must be reliable and responsible. Prefer working knowledge of methods/procedures associated with maintenance of plants and flowers, both annual and perennial. Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be physically able to perform duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to stand and walk around the campus performing grounds keeping duties for the entire shift. Must be able to climb steps/ladders, bend, reach, and stoop as necessary to perform grounds keeping duties. Some weekend, overtime, and call back work may be required to handle special events, peak workloads, and emergencies. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.
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