Groundskeeper - Erskine College - Facility Management

Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applies planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc.
• Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc.
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc.
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and reports any malfunctions/defects to supervisor immediately
• Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice

Requirements

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred
• Non-commercial driver’s license required
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principles and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures

Qualifications

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).