Grounds Keeper II - Benedict College

Thompson Hospitality Corporation•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Thompson Facilities Services is hiring a Groundskeeper II who is responsible for performing skilled grounds maintenance work to ensure campus exterior areas are safe, clean, and visually well maintained. This position performs more advanced landscaping duties than Groundskeeper I, including independent work, operation of larger equipment, and support of campus-wide grounds projects. This role supports institutional standards for safety, appearance, and service excellence aligned with Thompson Facilities Service standards for safety, quality, and campus pride.

Requirements

2–4 years of groundskeeping, landscaping, or facilities maintenance experience
Experience operating commercial landscaping and/or light construction equipment required
Ability to safely operate heavy grounds equipment in public or campus environments
Basic knowledge of turf care, landscaping practices, and equipment maintenance
Strong reliability, attention to detail, and ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Experience operating skid steers, compact tractors, or similar equipment in a commercial or campus setting
Snow removal and winter operations experience
Institutional, university, or large property grounds experience
OSHA or equipment safety training

Responsibilities

Perform routine and semi-skilled landscaping tasks including mowing, edging, trimming, pruning, mulching, and planting
Maintain lawns, athletic fields, shrubbery, trees, and campus green spaces
Execute seasonal grounds work including leaf removal, aeration, fertilization support, and storm cleanup
Maintain cleanliness of sidewalks, entrances, and exterior building surroundings
Operate a variety of heavy and large-scale ground equipment, which may include: Riding and zero-turn commercial mowers, Compact tractors and utility tractors, Front-end loaders or skid steers (as assigned and trained), Dump trailers, leaf vacuums, and debris loaders, Snow plows, salt spreaders, and related winter operations equipment
Safely transport materials, mulch, soil, debris, and equipment across campus
Perform basic preventative maintenance and pre-use inspections on all assigned equipment
Report mechanical issues and ensure equipment is properly cleaned and stored
Follow all OSHA safety standards and campus safety procedures
Operate equipment safely in high-traffic pedestrian campus environments
Identify and report hazards such as uneven walkways, drainage issues, or damaged landscaping
Support snow and ice removal operations, including early mornings, nights, or emergency response
Assist with campus landscaping projects, renovations, and improvement initiatives
Support Groundskeeper I staff and provide informal guidance when needed
Assist with event setup and breakdown affecting outdoor spaces
Work collaboratively with supervisors to complete priority assignments efficiently
Ensure all assigned campus areas meet established appearance and maintenance standards
Follow direction from supervisors while maintaining strong independent work performance
Contribute to overall campus curb appeal and environmental safety