Groundskeeper/Landscaper

Groundskeeper/Landscaper

Salary

$30,700.00 - $49,100.00 Annually

Location

Charleston County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

2026007

Agency

University of Charleston

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Class Code:

KA10

Position Number:

006490

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Grade

GEN04

Hiring Range - Min.

$31,200.00

Hiring Range - Max.

$35,761.00

Opening Date

06/16/2026

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement

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

• Description
• Benefits

Job Responsibilities

Activity

1. Waters, fertilizes, deadheads flowers in container gardens and flower beds as needed or instructed. Assists in the renovation of over-established plant beds. Weeds and mulches all established plant beds.

Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items. Performs grounds keeping duties throughout the college campus and around various college buildings, dormitories, historic homes, office buildings and large facilities. Responds to assigned work orders with a sense of urgency and ensures appropriate and timely resolution. Operates mobile electronic device to access, update, and complete work orders to include all appropriate information to reflect action taken, labor hours, parts, materials and other historical and cost related items.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

40

Activity

2. Changes plant material seasonally. Plants, transplants, and prunes plants and flowers as instructed. Prunes shrubs and trees as needed, according to the season.

Applies fertilizer to trees, shrubs and lawns. Assists with seeding, planting and transplanting as required.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

30

Activity

3. Operates blower to cleans up excess leaves and water drained from containers. Keeps all walkways, plant and grass beds free of debris (leaves, paper, litter, limbs, etc.). Edges and mows lawns. Rakes leaves and debris as needed. Assists in driving college vehicles, transporting crews and tools/equipment to various locales.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

4. Assists in the upkeep of all power equipment; changing oil; cleaning air filters and sharpening blades. Assists in troubleshooting a complex irrigation system.

Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the grounds field. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required. Responsible for ensuring that furniture, floors, walls, and surrounding work area is protected from dust and debris while work is being performed. Also responsible for ensuring that all job sites are thoroughly cleaned when work has been completed.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

10

Minimum and Additional Requirements

High School diploma or GED and the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and ability to learn commonly used landscaping plants and various pruning and shearing techniques for shrubbery and trees. Must be able to operate a variety of landscape equipment and tools, including mowers, weed eaters, edgers, blowers, shears, chainsaws, etc. Knowledge of or ability to learn how to apply fertilizer and mulch, weed beds, and plant/transplant material. Ability to assist in the upkeep of College vehicles and power equipment.

Must be reliable and responsible. Prefer working knowledge of methods/procedures associated with maintenance of plants and flowers, both annual and perennial. Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. Must be able to follow oral & written instructions. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.

Additional Comments

Must be physically able to perform duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to stand and walk around the campus performing grounds keeping duties for the entire shift. Must be able to climb steps/ladders, bend, reach, and stoop as necessary to perform grounds keeping duties. Some weekend, overtime, and call back work may be required to handle special events, peak workloads, and emergencies. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc. A valid SC driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is preferred.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

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.

Employer State of South Carolina

Agency University of Charleston Address 66 George Street

Charleston, South Carolina, 29424

Phone 843-953-5512

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.