Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 25 Apr 2024
Posting Summary
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| Posting Number | STA00218PO24 |
| Job Family | Building and Grounds Maintenance |
| Job Function | Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management |
| USC Market Title | Grounds/ Landscape Tech |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132199 |
| Job Level | A2 - Administrative/Operational Support |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Building/Grounds Specialist |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | School of Medicine Columbia |
| Department | SOMC Facilities Management |
| State Pay Band | 4 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $34,532 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $34,532 - $51,798 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Trades/Maintenance |
About USC
| About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. |
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| Inclusive Excellence Statement | At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. |
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the About Benefits section on the Applicant Portal at uscjobs.sc.edu.
Position Description
| Advertised Job Summary | Under general supervision, performs landscaping and grounds maintenance duties for the USC School of Medicine-Columbia (SOMC) to include all School of Medicine sites. Performs general building maintenance to include preparation and painting walls, constructing walls, and minor plumbing and electrical tasks. Demonstrates commitment to conducting business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. |
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| Minimum Qualifications | High school diploma and 1 or more years of experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Commercial landscaping experience. |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience in all types of ground care. Ability to follow instructions and safely operate all related grounds equipment. Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s license. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, edging, trimming flowers, shrubbery, and trees. Cleans walkways, parking lots, and grounds. Disposes of trash and waste, as needed. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 40 |
| Job Duty | Performs landscaping and maintenance of grounds by planting, fertilizing and watering grass, flowers, shrubbery and trees. Properly mixes herbicides and pesticides and applies to grass and plants using appropriate techniques. Cleans application equipment and disposes of rinse water according to regulations. Operates heavy equipment, such as tractors, in the performing of daily duties. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 25 |
| Job Duty | Maintains landscaping and ground equipment to include sharpening of blades and replacing of belts and filters, as needed. Ensures all safety devices are properly re-installed. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Performs daily inspection of the grounds while observing for hazardous conditions such as uneven sidewalks, low lying limbs on trees and shrubbery, trash, or other obstacles on sidewalks and in parking lots. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Performs general building maintenance. May be required to prep and paint walls, assist in constructing walls, perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks. |
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| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Performs other duties as assigned. |
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| 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 | No |
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| Hazardous weather category | Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
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| Desired Start Date | 04/16/2024 |
| Job Open Date | 03/11/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 04/25/2024 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 25, 2024 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/165464 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. |
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