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Posting Summary
Logo Posting Number STA00500PO26 Job Family Building and Grounds Maintenance Job Function Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management USC Market Title Groundskeeper Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132200 Job Level A2 - Administrative/Operational Support Business Title (Internal Title) Sports Turf Technician Campus Upstate Work County Spartanburg College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Facilities Grounds & Housekeeping State Pay Range G05 USC Market Range MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082 Anticipated Hiring Range $36,608; Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule
Generally works 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. May have to work extended hours or weekend hours to support University activities. Exact work hours may be modified for seasonal patterns.
Basis 12 months Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Sports Turf Technician
University of South Carolina Upstate
STA00500PO26
Spartanburg, SC
Under limited supervision from the Sports Turf Manager and Director of Landscape Services, is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and beautification of University properties. Position is responsible for landscape management at the University of South Carolina Upstate Athletics Fields, Main Campus, Perimeter Roadways, and George Dean Johnson School of Business. On occasion, will assist the Building Maintenance crew and with setups.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master Gardener Certificate or equivalent, 3-5 years experience, horticulture vocational certificate, tech graduate, pesticide applicator license and experience maintaining athletic fields.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
A successful background check is also required. Generally works 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. May have to work extended hours or weekend hours to support University activities. Exact work hours may be modified for seasonal patterns. Working knowledge of turf, shrubs, trees, landscaping, and horticultural chemicals and be able to operate equipment.
Job Duties
Job Duty
Perform the following function on USC Upstate Main Campus and surrounding University property:
Mow and trim grass, operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, skid-steer, forklifts including transferring pallets of fertilizer, sod, plants, etc. Prune/trim trees and shrubs, mulch, plant, water and fertilize shrubs, flowers, trees, turf. Plans student work schedules and coordinates tasks to be completed. Trains student landscapers in proper performance of their duties
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 50 Job Duty
Weed both mechanically and chemically; pick up and remove litter, leaves, debris; remove snow and ice from walks and roads; perform irrigation installation and repairs.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty
Perform maintenance on grounds equipment, tools, irrigation systems, and campus signage, and install/maintain fencing.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty
Enter work functions into work order management system as well as other data entry systems and perform all other tasks as assigned to complete and document work. Position requires working with various plant and chemical types which may develop allergens. Must adhere to prescribed protocols to address requirements. In all job functions including safety, adhere to University policies and procedures.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/03/2026 Job Open Date 06/30/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
USC Upstate offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/208776 EEO Statement
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