Groundskeeper, Patriots Point

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Internal Title

Groundskeeper, Patriots Point

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Internal Title

Groundskeeper, Patriots Point

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Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

2

Level

1

Department

Patriots Point Maintenance

Job Purpose

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. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Requirements

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 .

Salary

*$33,261

Posting Date

07/25/2024

Closing Date

08/26/2024

Benefits

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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Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2024118

EEO Statement

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.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/15733

Job Duties

Job Duties

| Activity |
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. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 40 |

| Activity |
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. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 35 |

| Activity |
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. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 15 |

| Activity |
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. | | Essential or Marginal | Essential | | Percent of Time | 10 |

Supplemental Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
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   • College of Charleston Website
   • Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed.com
   • Internal Job Posting
   • jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
   • Job Fair
   • LinkedIn
   • Monster.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Post and Courier
   • Public Job Posting
   • SC Government Website (Neogov)
   • SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
   • Twitter
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   • The Society for College and University Planning
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Application 2. Other Document 3. Other Document 2 4. Other Document 3 5. Form DD 214

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