Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Columbia, SOUTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 May 2024
Posting Summary
| Logo | |
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| Posting Number | STA00250PO24 |
| Job Family | Building and Grounds Maintenance |
| Job Function | Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management |
| USC Market Title | Landscape Specialist |
| Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132201 |
| Job Level | A2 - Administrative/Operational Support |
| Business Title (Internal Title) | Landscape Specialist |
| Campus | Columbia |
| Work County | Richland |
| College/Division | Division of Administration and Finance |
| Department | DAF Facilities Landscaping |
| State Pay Band | 4 |
| Approved Starting Salary | $34,532 |
| Advertised Salary Range | $34,532 - $43,165 |
| Location of Vacancy | |
| Part/Full Time | Full Time |
| Hours per Week | 37.5 |
| Work Schedule | Monday-Friday – 7:00AM-3:30PM Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. |
| Basis | 12 months |
| Job Search Category | Other |
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 | High School Diploma and 1 year related experience or a minimum of 1 year of related experience. |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualifications | High School Diploma and 1 year related experience or a minimum of 1 year of related experience. |
| Preferred Qualifications | High School Diploma and 1 year experience in landscape maintenance |
| Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Experience with landscape maintenance equipment. Must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties. |
Job Duties
| Job Duty | Performs landscaping duties to include but not limited to planting, tilling, soil preparation, watering, pruning, fertilizing, weeding, communicating need for pest control, irrigation, or any other problematic issues, operating gas-powered and manual equipment including edgers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, blowers, vacuums, mowers, spreaders, rakes, shovels, and hoes, egressing all hardscapes surrounding assigned buildings including but not limited to parking lots, drives, walks, stairwells, and collecting and removing refuse and litter while adhering to University and department policies and procedures, applicable standards for the specific type of work, safety codes, and OSHA regulations, and using applicable equipment and appropriate supplies in order to maintain a safe, clean, and attractive environment, and keep up the property value. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 55 |
| Job Duty | Attends training and meetings; provides on the job training to new and temporary employees; working in teams to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; trouble shooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating and interacting with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary; working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a positive and high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems within the Landscaping services areas. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Performs inspections of assigned areas by walking through and observing conditions in order to gather information for reporting to supervisor, communicate with customers, report safety concerns, and provide a visible Landscaping presence to staff, faculty, students, and visitors. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 15 |
| Job Duty | Performs administrative related tasks to include completing incident reports as necessary to communicate accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests. |
|---|---|
| Essential Function | Yes |
| Percentage of Time | 10 |
| Job Duty | Performs additional related job tasks as necessary. |
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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 | Yes |
|---|---|
| Hazardous weather category | Essential |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
|---|---|
| Desired Start Date | |
| Job Open Date | 03/21/2024 |
| Job Close Date | 05/04/2024 |
| 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 May 4, 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/165918 |
| EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. |
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