Groundskeeper II

Job Description

Job Description

Groundskeeper IIReports To: Grounds ManagerWork Schedule: 7:00a-3:30p Monday-Friday Full-Time, Hourly Position SummaryThe Groundskeeper II responsibilities include providing landscaping assistance to the team that sustains the grounds of Heathwood Hall. Groundskeeper work includes exercising proper safety procedures while working in outdoor elements during periods of temperature extremes (seasonal weather shifts). The primary focus of the groundskeeper is maintaining the aesthetics of the 122+ acres of Heathwood's campus. Essential FunctionsMaintain the outdoor areas of the school campusScheduled mowing and edging of lawnsTrimming of hedges, planting flowers and plants, weeding, seeding, applying fertilizers and managing irrigation systemsDebris removalSeasonal maintenance of greeneryPest control measures including application of pesticides and herbicides as neededMinor repairs of fences, walkways, and other outdoor structuresProactive attention to various outdoor areas used by children for opportunities to improve safety or upkeep of heavy traffic areas Maintenance team support in response to various campus work ordersVarious other Facilities assignments as neededSpecific Job Skills Advanced knowledge of equipment safetyAdvanced knowledge of safe use of mowers, trimmers, blowers and other work related tools and equipmentEducation and ExperienceExperience in groundskeeping or a similar position preferredTwo year degree in horticulture or similar field, preferredWorking ConditionsExpansive school campus with 122+ acres, must be able to travel between buildings independently and work outside. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending may be required throughout the day at various intervalsAbility to lift up to 50lbs A Final NoteHeathwood Hall Episcopal School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to its success, and that contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.To apply visit our career center using this site:Heathwood Career CenterNO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. This position will require a Criminal Background Check.Heathwood Hall Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender, age or disability. Heathwood Hall Episcopal School participates in E-Verify, as mandated by South Carolina law. All positions will require a criminal background check and some positions may require additional pre employment screenings such as credit reports or motor vehicle record checks.