Building/Grounds Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Posting Details
Posting Summary
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Posting Number STA00218PO24
Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance
Job Function Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management
USC Market Title Grounds/ Landscape Tech
Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132199
Job Level A2 - Administrative/Operational Support
Business Title (Internal Title) Building/Grounds Specialist
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division School of Medicine Columbia
Department SOMC Facilities Management
State Pay Band 4
Approved Starting Salary $34,532
Advertised Salary Range $34,532 - $51,798
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 37.5
Work Schedule
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance
About USC
About University of South Carolina
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.
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The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties for the USC School of Medicine-Columbia ( SOMC ) to include all School of Medicine sites. Performs general building maintenance to include preparation and painting walls, constructing walls, and minor plumbing and electrical tasks. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and 1 or more years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Commercial landscaping experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experience in all types of ground care. Ability to follow instructions and safely operate all related grounds equipment. Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s license. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, edging, trimming flowers, shrubbery, and trees. Cleans walkways, parking lots, and grounds. Disposes of trash and waste, as needed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty
Performs landscaping and maintenance of grounds by planting, fertilizing and watering grass, flowers, shrubbery and trees. Properly mixes herbicides and pesticides and applies to grass and plants using appropriate techniques. Cleans application equipment and disposes of rinse water according to regulations. Operates heavy equipment, such as tractors, in the performing of daily duties.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty
Maintains landscaping and ground equipment to include sharpening of blades and replacing of belts and filters, as needed. Ensures all safety devices are properly re-installed.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs daily inspection of the grounds while observing for hazardous conditions such as uneven sidewalks, low lying limbs on trees and shrubbery, trash, or other obstacles on sidewalks and in parking lots.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs general building maintenance. May be required to prep and paint walls, assist in constructing walls, perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty
Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 04/16/2024
Job Open Date 03/11/2024
Job Close Date 04/18/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by April 18, 2024
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life InsuranceRetirement ProgramsPaid TuitionDependent ScholarshipsAnnual LeaveSick Leave13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)Paid Parental LeaveProfessional Development Opportunities
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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165464
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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.
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