Summary
This job involves maintaining and caring for large outdoor areas at military training sites in South Carolina, including mowing grass, trimming shrubs and trees, controlling weeds, and operating landscaping tools and equipment.
The role also covers minor repairs to vehicles and equipment, hauling materials, and handling road maintenance.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in groundskeeping who is physically fit, reliable, and comfortable working outdoors in tough conditions, including on-call shifts.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma
- Custodial or groundskeeping experience related to landscaping and maintenance
- Valid South Carolina Driver’s license
- Ability to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and stand for long periods
- Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50/75 lbs
- Willingness to work in confined spaces, hot/hazardous/noisy areas, adverse weather, and participate in on-call program including after-hours
Full Job Description
Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of landscape and grounds and equipment at SC Training Sites, Fountain Inn (30 acres), Hodges (30 acres) and Donaldson Center / AASF #2 (Greenville) FMS1 Shop Greenville Armory Old Greenville Technical College Aviation School Greenville. Performs mowing, edging and maintenance of grassed areas and weed control, maintenance of shrub beds, pruning shrubbery, clipping and trimming trees and shrubs. Operates necessary equipment and tools. Perform maintenance of roads and grounds that includes the operations of small and heavy equipment, to include agricultural tractors, industrial lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, edges, trimmers, blowers, and other landscaping equipment as needed. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Transport and haul equipment to perform daily job functions.
Requirements
A high school diploma and custodial or grounds keeping experience directly related to the area of employment.
Additional Information
Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver’s license. Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to climb and work form ladders, stairs, and scaffolding. Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 50/75 lbs. Must be able to work in confined spaces; hot, hazardous, and noisy locations; and in adverse weather conditions. Position requires participation in the on-call program and to work after hours, as on call technician. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an online South Carolina State Employment Application. Only those applicants chosen for interview will be notified of job filled status. Note: Applicants indicating college credit, degree(s) or specialized training on the application shall provide an official copy of transcripts upon notification of selection for hire. This serves as verification of credentials listed on the application.