Groundskeeping Lead
Winthrop University

Job Info

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Winthrop Position Title:

Groundskeeping Lead

State Title:

Building/Grounds Spec II

State Class Code:

KA10

State Pay Band:

02

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$34,320

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Grounds/Custodial Services, the Groundskeeping Lead performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance and improvement of university grounds and directs the daily activities of a groundskeeping crew.

Job Summary:

• Delegates, oversees and performs assigned duties, including mowing, edging, eliminating weeds/grass, trimming, maintaining flower beds, vine removal and other grounds-related tasks.
• Performs daily inspections and reports grounds issues, such as dead grass, tree damage, etc.
• Maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment; informs supervisor when repairs are needed.
• Monitors materials and notifies supervisor of needed supplies.
• Assigns litter control areas to crew members and inspects each area every Friday afternoon to ensure the campus is neat and trash-free.
• Practices and instructs crew in safe use of equipment and chemicals and ensures crew members use university-provided safety equipment.
• Assists other crews with equipment and labor as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• One year of experience in commercial/institutional grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as a groundskeeping lead or supervisor.
• Valid pesticide license or ability to obtain after employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

• General knowledge of the practice and procedures of grounds maintenance.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public.
• Ability to lead and effectively guide subordinates in daily tasks.
• Ability to perform manual labor and work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and operate all types of grounds maintenance equipment, including lawn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, hand blowers, etc.

Travel/Overtime Requirements:

Occasional after-hours and weekend work.

Type of Position:

Classified

Position Status:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week:

40

Months per Year:

12

Posting Number:

2025036S

Open Date:

10/14/2024

Close Date:

12/01/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

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