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Groundskeeper, Patriots Point (Re-Announcement)
POSTING INFORMATION
Groundskeeper, Patriots Point (Re-Announcement)
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Patriots Point Maintenance
Assists supervisors and fellow groundskeepers with properly maintaining the athletic fields and internal & external grounds of the Patriot’s Point Athletics Complex and Tennis Center.
Elementary education and professional experience in groundskeeping, janitorial or building maintenance work. Experience preferred in golf course maintenance, or landscape maintenance. Must have the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. A valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Must be willing to learn sports field set-up, tear down, and other specific tasks involved with sports field maintenance (watering fields, painting, chalking, mowing patterns, etc.). Must be willing to learn basic irrigation maintenance and to identify plants and insects. Must be reliable and responsible.
All employees of the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.
Must be physically able to carry out duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. May be required to be on site or on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms etc. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, during the busy season or special events.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu .
*$32,136
02/14/2024
04/15/2024
Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
Retirement
Long Term Disability
Paid Holidays
Free
CARTA
Bus Service
Employee Tuition Assistance Program (
ETAP
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Employee Assistance Program (
EAP
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The College of Charleston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability.
https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15014
Job Duties
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1. Weeds and mulches all established plant beds. Assists with seeding, planting and transplanting as required. Keeps all walks, plant & grass beds free of debris (leaves, paper, limbs, etc.). Edges, weed eats, & mows ball fields & outlying areas of complex. Prunes shrubs & trees as needed, according to the season. Assists in the renovation of over-established plant beds.
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 40 |
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2. Assists in troubleshooting and repairing irrigation systems. Assists in keeping beds, hanging baskets, and planters watered. Responsible for dragging in-field areas as needed. Applies fertilizer to trees, shrubs common grounds, and sports fields. Assists in applying amendments to clay areas and turf areas. Assists with line painting the fields, and stenciling logos on the field. Performs home plate repairs and pitcher’s mound repairs to appropriately maintain the fields.
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 35 |
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3. Assists in the upkeep of all power equipment, including changing oil, cleaning air filters & sharpening blades. Assists in calibrating mowing & spraying equipment.
Assists in spraying fields and community areas.
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 15 |
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4. Performs maintenance to include mopping, dusting, buffing, sweeping floors, cleaning windows & painting, as needed, inside and outside of the buildings/facilities. Restocks toilet tissue, paper towels, soap and hand sanitizer, as needed, in public restrooms and locker rooms during special events. Removes trash and refreshes restrooms, lobbies and public areas of facility during games and special events to maintain appropriate cleanliness standards. Demonstrates safety knowledge by practicing and adhering to all proper safety procedures and OSHA regulations pertaining to the Groundskeeping trade. Consistently wears/uses appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
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| Essential or Marginal | Essential |
| Percent of Time | 10 |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application 3. Other Document 4. Other Document 2 5. Other Document 3
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Director of Event Operations & Facilities |
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Associate Director of Athletics for External Operations |
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Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Event Operations |
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Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Event Operations |
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