Grounds Assistant

Job Summary

Clemson University is looking for a Grounds Assistant to fulfill the following duties:
Provides support in achieving the safety and sustainability of approximately 75 acres of turfgrass, including stadiums, natural grass practice fields, grass parking lots, lawns of various buildings and the R.W. Robinson golf practice facility, as well as numerous synthetic turfgrass surfaces. Other duties as assigned.

• Assists with the day-to-day operations of the Clemson athletics grounds crew in activities associated with athletic/golf turfgrass care and maintenance. These activities include but are not limited to mowing, preparation of game and practice surfaces to comply with NCAA regulations and head coach preferences, string trimming, edging, turfgrass blowing/vacuuming, general clean‑up and litter removal, irrigation/drainage repairs and installation, repair/replacement of turfgrass including sodding, topdressing, vertical mowing, aerification and seeding.
• Performs other ground maintenance activities and/or facility support activities at the direction of full‑time Athletic Grounds and Facilities staff.

Fundamental job knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures and the ability to apply them in varied situations.

• Stand for prolonged periods.
• Walk or move about.
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e., stoop, kneel, crawl).
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself.
• Recognize or inspect visually.
• Move, transport, raise or lower.
• Extend hands or arms in any direction.
• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision.

• Exposure to heat or cold.
• Wet or humid.
• Noise.
• Mechanical hazards.
• Chemical hazards.
• Radiant energy hazards.

Standard

Hours:

28 Hours / Week

Salary commensurate with experience. Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills, and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Clemson, SC

Open Until Filled

Military Equivalency:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status.