Landscape Technician, Sports Turf - Temporary

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP01201PO24 Job Code Title Building/Grounds Specialist II Advertised Title Landscape Technician, Sports Turf

• Temporary Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Facilities Grounds and Housekeeping Salary $15.00 per hour Location of Vacancy USC Upstate Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 40 Work Schedule

Work hours could vary between 20 - 40 hours a week from 6:30 a.m.

• 3:30 p.m; Monday

• Friday.

Normal workday hours will be within the time period 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May occasionally work other days of the week or longer hours.

Job Search Category Trades/Maintenance

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The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the benefits section on the Applicant Portal.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Landscape Technician, Sports Turf

• Temporary

University of South Carolina Upstate

TMP01201PO24

Spartanburg, SC

To assist the Building and Grounds Director and Sports Field Turf Manager in the preparation, maintenance, and beautification of campus grounds and surrounding area, with emphasis on athletic fields and grounds.

• Maintain athletic fields (baseball) and other related grounds areas.

• Mow and trim grass; prune and trim trees and shrubs. Plant; water; fertilize; weed, pick up litter, leaves, and debris; remove snow and ice in all areas.

• Perform maintenance on grounds equipment and tools.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma/or equivalent (GED) and 1-year grounds maintenance or related work experience in athletic ground care; valid driver's license and good driving record. Successful background check is required. A negative pre-employment drug screen is required.

General knowledge of plants, shrubs, landscape, and agricultural chemicals; ability to communicate with individuals and groups.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 07/08/2024 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 06/12/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

The application must be completed including all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169833 EEO Statement

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 Yes Hazardous weather category Essential

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• This University of South Carolina Upstate position is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Do you wish to continue applying for this position?

• Yes

• No

• Are you willing and able to submit to a pre-employment background check that may include, but it is not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history as a condition of hire?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least a high school diploma/or equivalent (GED) and 1-year of grounds maintenance or related work experience in athletic ground care?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record?

• Yes

• No

• Are you willing to pass a pre-employment alcohol and drug test consistent with USC HR Policy 1.95, Drug and Alcohol Testing?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• List of References and Contact Information

• Other Supporting Documents