Building/Grounds Specialist II (Grounds): OIDD - Pee Dee

State of South Carolina • Florence County, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Groundskeeper who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply. Under the general supervision of the Building/Grounds Supervisor, this position provides manual labor and operates the necessary equipment to perform grounds maintenance tasks and landscaping operations on a large campus. Our mission is to create safe, beautiful, and welcoming outdoor spaces that inspire comfort and community. The position for this posting is located at Pee Dee Regional Center, an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF-IID) of BHDD-OIDD located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

• Trades experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of how to carry out grounds keeping tasks.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, twist, climb, balance, kneel, push, pull, grasp, and physically manipulate objects of varying size, shape, weight and material.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the area of employment.
• Knowledge of personnel practices in state government.
• Skills in the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to keep accurate written records.
• Ability to independently perform grounds keeping tasks and/or performs planning as identified.

Responsibilities

• Checks fence lines to make sure that fences have not been damaged to prevent consumers injuries.
• Picks up all trash, tree branches, and debris on campus and outside fence line, front gate entrance and also back gate entrance daily.
• Responsible for the upkeep of cutting grass and bushes, trimming trees, weeding flower beds, and killing weeds.
• Weed eats around all campus buildings.
• Maintains all lawn equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed