<p>Posting Summary</p> <p>Logo Posting Number STA00432PO25 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 $43,165 $51,798 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule</p> <p>Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm</p> <p>Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.</p> <p>Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional</p> <p>About USC</p> <p>About University of South Carolina</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits for FTE Positions</p> <p>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 "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <p>Advertised Job Summary</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.</p> <p>Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials</p> <p>Must have a valid Driver's license.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Commercial landscaping experience.</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills/Abilities</p> <p>Knowledgeable in all types of ground care. Ability to follow instructions and safely operate all related grounds equipment. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures and regulations.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>Job Duty</p> <p>Maintains grounds by mowing lawns, edging, trimming flowers, shrubbery, and trees. Cleans walkways, parking lots, and grounds. Disposes of trash and waste, as needed.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Performs general building maintenance. May be required to prep and paint walls, assist in constructing walls, perform minor plumbing and electrical tasks.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty</p> <p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5</p> <p>Position Attributes</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 06/04/2025 Job Close Date 09/11/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant</p> <p>This posting is a re-advertisement. Applications previously submitted are all being considered. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We are only accepting applications submitted by September 11, 2025.</p> <p>The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Health and Life Insurance </li><li>Retirement Programs </li><li>Paid Tuition </li><li>Dependent Scholarships </li><li>Annual Leave </li><li>Sick Leave </li><li>13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) </li><li>Paid Parental Leave </li><li>Professional Development Opportunities </li></ul> <p>Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188501 EEO Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Supplemental Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Do you have at least a high school diploma or GED and 1 or more years of experience? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Do you have a valid driver's license? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References and Contact Information </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li></ul>