Groundskeeper

STA00172PO26

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management

Landscape Specialist

A2 - Administrative/Operational Support

Groundskeeper

Columbia

Richland

Division of Administration and Finance

DAF Facilities Landscaping

G05

MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082

$36,608-$44,845

SC

Full Time

37.5

12 months

Other

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance operations for the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus and various off-site locations.

Attends training and meetings; provides on the job training to new and temporary employees; working in teams to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; trouble shooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating and interacting with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary; working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a positive and high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems within the Landscaping services areas.

Yes

15

Performs additional related job tasks as necessary.

No

5

Performs landscaping duties to include but not limited to planting, tilling, soil preparation, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, communicating need for pest control, irrigation, or any other problematic issues, operating gas-powered, battery operated, and manual equipment including edgers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, vacuums, mowers, spreaders, rakes, shovels, and hoes, egressing all hardscapes surrounding assigned buildings including but not limited to parking lots, drives, walks, stairwells, and garages, and collecting and removing refuse and litter while adhering to University and department policies and procedures, applicable standards for the specific type of work, safety codes, and OSHA regulations, and using applicable equipment and appropriate supplies in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment, and keep up the property value.

Yes

55

Performs inspections of assigned areas by walking through and observing conditions in order to gather information for reporting to supervisor, communicate with customers, report safety concerns, and provide a visible Landscaping presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors.

Yes

15

Performs administrative related tasks to include completing incident reports as necessary to communicate accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests.

Yes

10

Yes

Essential

1

03/20/2026

06/18/2026

No

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.