Building/Grounds Specialist

Building/Grounds Specialist Facilities & Engineering Full Time Permanent

Staff Closing at: Mar 31 2026 - 11:55pm EDT Band 2 $34,808

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Job Responsibilities The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking two Building/Grounds Specialist to work in the Grounds Department. These roles will assist with the maintenance of all of campus grounds as well as assisting with event set up on campus; the responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform grounds/landscape maintenance functions, such as mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, raking, etc. using grounds related equipment.
• Perform furniture moves and replacements campus-wide and specific to campus barracks.
• Perform event set-ups for various large and small scale events, including Parades and weekend events. Not limited to six weekend events per year: Matriculation, Parents Weekend, Homecoming, Accepted Students Day, Corp Day and Commencement.
• Perform minor adjustments/repairs to grounds related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid South Carolina Drivers license is required.
• Must have relevant experience in ground maintenance and operating grounds related equipment to include; weed eaters, mowers and blowers required.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be in good health with adequate strength and endurance to perform the required work.
• Be able to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds and carry them a distance of 50 feet; must be able to work off of elevated platforms.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Some holiday and weekend work required.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in temperature and humidity extremes including inclement weather.
• Operates vehicles, various lawn and grounds.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities

Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more.

Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a masters degree, the opportunities are endless. There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.