Grounds Keeper I - Benedict College
Thompson Hospitality Corporation•Columbia, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Thompson Facilities Services is hiring a Groundskeeper I responsible for the routine care, maintenance, and appearance of campus outdoor areas, including lawns, landscaping, walkways, athletic fields, and exterior building surroundings. This entry-level role supports the grounds team in maintaining a clean, safe, and visually appealing campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Work is performed in alignment with Thompson Facilities Service standards for safety, quality, and campus pride.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of groundskeeping, landscaping, or general maintenance experience
- Ability to operate basic landscaping tools and equipment
- Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in campus, institutional, or commercial grounds maintenance
- Familiarity with landscaping tools and basic horticulture practices
- Experience with snow removal operations
Responsibilities
- Perform routine landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, edging, raking, and weeding
- Maintain lawns, shrubs, flower beds, trees, and general green spaces
- Remove litter, debris, and snow/ice from walkways, entrances, and exterior areas
- Assist with seasonal grounds work such as leaf removal and planting
- Ensure sidewalks, parking areas, and building exteriors are clean and safe
- Report safety hazards, maintenance issues, or damage to supervisors
- Assist in snow and ice removal operations during inclement weather
- Operate basic grounds equipment such as push mowers, trimmers, blowers, and hand tools
- Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of assigned equipment
- Follow all safety procedures when operating machinery
- Assist higher-level grounds staff with landscaping projects and campus improvements
- Follow instructions from Grounds Supervisor or Lead Groundskeeper
- Support setup or cleanup for campus events as needed
- Follow OSHA safety guidelines and campus safety policies
- Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times
- Report unsafe conditions immediately to supervision
Benefits
- competitive benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
