Landscape Turf Technician
State of South Carolina
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Landscape Specialist
State of South Carolina
Clemson University
Location
South Carolina, 29201
Salary
$33,800 - $38,850
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 2, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves hands-on maintenance of university grounds, including operating equipment, caring for plants and grass, managing pests, and training others on safe practices.
It also includes helping with special events and snow removal. A good fit would be someone with practical experience in landscaping who enjoys outdoor work and has a focus on safety and detail.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of groundskeeping or landscaping experience
- Valid Class D driver's license (for vehicles under 26,000 lbs)
- Knowledge of landscape irrigation, ornamentals, and turf grass maintenance
- Ability to operate landscape and heavy equipment
- Skills in pest management, including mixing and applying herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides
- Experience in pruning plants, preparing samples, and installing plantings
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs landscape maintenance tasks requiring moderately advanced skills and knowledge in a variety
of disciplines, including landscape irrigation, ornamentals and turf grass. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
35% - Essential - Operates all types of landscape and heavy equipment for grounds maintenance and improvements.25% - Essential - Pruning and Sample Preparation:Prunes damaged or diseased plants, including trees, with emphasis towards restoring to natural shape.
Prepares plant samples and soil samples for lab analysis. Maintains records of labor hours, materials, and equipment. Orders and maintains supply of parts and materials.
Plantings Installation: Installs landscape plantings from landscape plans.15% - Essential - Training:Trains employees in safe, efficient use of landscape and heavy equipment. Conducts safety training.
Monitors crew in the field for safe work practices.15% - Essential - Pest Management:Identifies insects and disease problems on all types of plant material and takes corrective action.
Mixes and applies unrestricted use herbicides, fungicides and insecticides to turf, shrubs and trees.10% - Essential - Special Events Assistance:Assists with special event setup.
Assists with snow and ice removal.
Requirements
Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000
Qualifications
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