Mowing Crew

Posting Summary Logo:

Posting Number:
STA00177PO26

Job Family:
Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function:
Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management

USC Market Title:
Groundskeeper

Link to USC Market Title:

Job Level:
A3 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title):
Mowing Crew

Campus:
Columbia

Work County:
Richland

College/Division:
Division of Administration and Finance

Department:
DAF Facilities Landscaping

State Pay Range:
G06

USC Market Range:
MRC - $40,269 $49,330 $58,390

Anticipated Hiring Range:
$40,269-$49,330

Location of Vacancy:
Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time:
Full Time

Hours per Week:
37.5

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 7:00a.m-3: 30p.m

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :
12 months

Job Search Category:
Other

About USC About University of South Carolina:
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelors degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description Advertised Job Summary:
Provides technical landscape and horticultural services for the campus mowing operations and campus landscape projects. Supports special events and other specialized activities.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
high school diploma or GED . Requires 2 or more years of job related experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:
Drivers License Required

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Skilled with landscape maintenance equipment. Employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.

Job Duties Job Duty:
Assist the Campus Mowing Supervisor with the daily mowing operations and maintenance of campus wide lawn and turf areas and assist with campus landscape seasonal projects. Operates mowers, tractors, excavating equipment, trenchers, skid steer, loaders and other construction equipment, edgers, string trimmers, blowers, vacuums, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, tillers and hand tools.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
55

Job Duty:
Assigns grounds keeping tasks to contract labor employees and student workers. Provides training to contract workers and student workers. Inspects and reviews work to ensure that the grounds are properly maintained. Shares information, improvement initiatives and problems with the supervisor. Attends training and meetings.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
15

Job Duty:
Schedules and plans equipment maintenance and performs preventative maintenance. Maintains and cleans equipment, trucks, etc. in support of mowing and landscape project operations. Ensures public safety and demonstrates appropriate customer service skills. Identifies and reports safety hazards.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Establish and maintain a positive and cooperative working relationship with members of the department and campus community.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
10

Job Duty:
Performs administrative related tasks. Completes incident reports as necessary to communicate accidents, equipment damage or failure and any other relevant issues. Daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment. Keeps up with Time and Management system

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

Job Duty:
Other duties as required.

Essential Function:
Yes

Percentage of Time:
5

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 Sensitive or Security Sensitive:
Yes

Hazardous weather category:
Essential

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies:
1

Desired Start Date:

Job Open Date:
03/23/2026

Job Close Date:
06/21/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions to Applicant:
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. 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.

We are only accepting applications submitted by June 21, 2026

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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