Landscaping Specialist

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP03504PO23 Job Code Title Building/Grounds Supervisor I Advertised Title Landscaping Specialist Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Landscaping Salary $15.00 / hr Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

7:00 am - 3:30

Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

1. Under the supervision of the Landscape Supervisor performs landscaping duties to include trash removal, litter and limb removal, planting, tilling, soil preparation, watering, pruning, pulling weeds, mulching, blowing, trimming, mowing, and pressure washing.

2. Under the supervision of the Landscape Supervisor may operate blowers, mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, rakes, shovels, and other landscaping tools.

3. Under the supervision of the Landscape Supervisor may assist in storm clean up and hazardous weather preparations(applying ice melt to stairs, ramps, walkways, and overpasses).

4. Adhere to policies and procedures, applicable standards for the specific type of work, safety codes, and OSHA regulations, and using applicable equipment and appropriate supplies and safety protection in order to maintain a safe, clean and attractive environment.

5. Attend required training.

6. Provide quality customer service.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma and 1 year related experience

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 12/01/2023 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 12/04/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

This position is open until filled. 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.

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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.

Position Attributes

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/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Supplemental Questions

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• • Do you have a high school diploma and 1 year related work experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Although we accept resumes for review, the application is the official hiring document maintained by the university. Offers of employment and starting salaries are based on the education and work experience (including beginning and end dates) included in the university application only, not your resume. Have you included all details for all education, volunteer and work experiences in your job application?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter