Grounds Specialist III (Building/Grounds Specialist III)

Grounds Specialist III (Building/Grounds Specialist III)

Salary

$33,800.00 - $54,100.00 Annually

Location

York County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

192193

Agency

York Technical College

Opening Date

08/26/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

KA15

Position Number:

61135076

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN05

Hiring Range - Min.

$33,800.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$43,000.00

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

• Description
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Job Responsibilities

York Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is a public, two-year institution of higher education that offers a variety of associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Through maximizing student success, the College seeks to contribute to the economic growth and development of York, Lancaster, and Chester counties and of the State.

The Grounds Specialist III performs the following functions:

• Operates mowers (zero degree turn, push), string trimmers, edgers, wood chippers, chainsaws, pruning equipment, aerators, heavy equipment, pressure washers, and backpack blowers. Utilizes various hand tools including shovels, rakes, pitch forks, mattocks, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, post-hole diggers, hammers, drills, etc. Performs minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Plants, fertilizes, applies pesticides, prunes and provides general care of shrubs, trees and lawns; assists in upkeep of irrigation system, drainage systems, and removal of refuse from campus. Assists with removal of pests including fire ants, snakes, wasps/bees, and rodents.
• Assists in other projects related to grounds keeping such as building forms for sidewalks, edging for shrubbery beds, tree removal/install, laying sod, and installing plant beds. Assists with maintenance and basic trades duties on main campus and off campus Centers as directed.
• Operates vehicles on and off campus as necessary to support the grounds keeping operations.
• Assists in painting; replace, install and repair signage on campus; and maintains/repairs parking lots and sidewalks. Removes ice/snow during winter storms. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• At least two years of directly related work experience
• OR a 10th grade education and at least four years of directly related work experience
• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to grounds and maintenance
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in grounds and maintenance
• Knowledge of techniques, methods and practices used in grounds and maintenance including turf maintenance, pesticide application, arboriculture and heavy equipment operation
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and read maps
• Ability to use a computer to read emails, report time, and complete online or virtual training
• Must possess a valid SC drivers license.

Additional Comments

Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application may be required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Do you have a high school diploma and at least two years of directly related work experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a 10th grade education and at least four years of directly related work experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency York Technical College Address 452 S. Anderson Road

Rock Hill, South Carolina, 29730

Phone 803-981-7183

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.