Groundskeeper II
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School•Columbia, SC
26d•Onsite
About The Position
The Groundskeeper II responsibilities include providing landscaping assistance to the team that sustains the grounds of Heathwood Hall. Groundskeeper work includes exercising proper safety procedures while working in outdoor elements during periods of temperature extremes (seasonal weather shifts). The primary focus of the groundskeeper is maintaining the aesthetics of the 122+ acres of Heathwood's campus.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of equipment safety
- Advanced knowledge of safe use of mowers, trimmers, blowers and other work related tools and equipment
- Experience in groundskeeping or a similar position preferred
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- This position will require a Criminal Background Check.
Nice To Haves
- Two year degree in horticulture or similar field, preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain the outdoor areas of the school campus
- Scheduled mowing and edging of lawns
- Trimming of hedges, planting flowers and plants, weeding, seeding, applying fertilizers and managing irrigation systems
- Debris removal
- Seasonal maintenance of greenery
- Pest control measures including application of pesticides and herbicides as needed
- Minor repairs of fences, walkways, and other outdoor structures
- Proactive attention to various outdoor areas used by children for opportunities to improve safety or upkeep of heavy traffic areas
- Maintenance team support in response to various campus work orders
- Various other Facilities assignments as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
