Groundskeeper

The Facilities Department at Wofford College invites applications for a full-time groundskeeper. Reporting directly to the grounds supervisor in facilities this position is a valued member of the groundskeeping crew and primarily is involved and responsible for working all phases of overall groundskeeping and grounds maintenance on the Wofford College campus. Tasks include but are not limited to: lawn shrub and tree care as well as parking lots and sidewalk clearance and maintenance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

70% Groundskeeping and landscaping

• Landscaping: Mulches weeds removes thatch aerates and trims and edges around flower beds sidewalks pathways and walls.

• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs

  flowers ground covers trees and shrubs; applies mulch.

• Prunes trees shrubs vines and hedges.

• Applies seed fertilizer and chemicals as required.

• Lawn care: Mows trims and edges turf areas using riding mower push mower weed whip and

  edger.

• Rakes/blows leaves with appropriate equipment as wells as performs snow and ice removal with

  hand tools and power equipment.

• Grounds maintenance: Ensures walkways sidewalks and parking lots are clear of debris leaves

  shrubs snow ice etc.

• Removes any/all debris using proper equipment tools and pruning and/or removal techniques.

30% Maintenance and administrative function/support

• Performs minor equipment maintenance as required to ensure equipment/tools are

• operational.

• Required to attend training and/or seminars to stay abreast of current operational or safety standards techniques and/or requirements.

• Performs other duties/tasks as assigned including appointment and/or election to assigned

  committees or service work/contribution to the college.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Overall knowledge of supplies techniques skills materials and methods of landscaping and

  maintenance of lawns and formal plantings.

• Overall knowledge of appropriate tools and equipment operations uses and techniques necessary to accomplish a task/job involved in grounds maintenance and landscaping.

• Experience and skill to operate effectively and safely many of the following: riding and push mower power tiller power edger weed eater blower sprayer tractor skid steer loader dump-bed truck and basic hand and power tools.

• Skilled knowledge and experience performing minor maintenance of grounds-related equipment.

• Experience and knowledge of safety requirements polices and applicable procedures including (but not limited to) OSHA and other federal and/or state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of landscaping grounds or maintenance-related work experience is required.

• A current and valid drivers license to use Wofford vehicles to transport supplies/equipment.

• Ability to lift and carry minimally 50 pounds.

As a valued member of the groundskeeping crew reliability and timely reporting in addition to adhering to the work schedule and/or assigned shift is required. This position requires sitting standing walking climbing/ladders squatting/kneeling reaching grasping pushing/pulling twisting/bending lifting/carrying and at times maneuvering up to 50 pounds at multiple times per shift in working conditions that predominately are outdoors in which the incumbent may be subject to frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures or uncomfortable weather and/or environmental conditions for prolonged periods of time.

APPLICATION:

Application materials include: (1) a letter of interest explaining how you meet the qualifications of the position (2) current resume and (3) names and contact information (email and telephone numbers) of at least three professional references.

Assured consideration will be provided for all applications received. For questions regarding this

position please contact Jason Getgasorn at

ABOUT WOFFORD COLLEGE

Wofford College established in 1854 is a private liberal arts residential college located a few blocks north of downtown Spartanburg South Carolina. Wofford offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of nearly 1800 undergraduates and is nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty and study abroad participation. Wofford is home to one of the nations 290 Phi Beta Kappa chapters. The college community supports 19 NCAA Division I athletics teams and numerous student organizations including honor societies professional organizations faith-based organizations Greek life and club sports.

SPARTANBURG SOUTH CAROLINA

Spartanburg is in upstate South Carolina 30 miles east of Greenville South Carolina an hour from Charlotte North Carolina and three hours east of Atlanta Georgia. Historic Charleston and the South Carolina coast are three hours away and Wofford sits an hour south of the artistic culinary hub of Asheville North Carolina. Spartanburg is a growing diverse community that supports six colleges and universities as well as numerous civic arts and cultural

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