Landscape Specialist

Posting Number: STA
00765PO25

Job Family: Building and Grounds Maintenance

Job Function: Groundskeeping/Landscaping/Turf Management

USC Market

Title:

Landscape Specialist

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Job Level: A2 - Administrative/Operational Support

Business Title (Internal Title): Landscape Specialist

Campus: Columbia

Work County: Richland

College/Division: Division of Administration and Finance

Department: DAF Facilities Landscaping

State Pay Band: 4

Approved Starting Salary: $34,532

Advertised Salary Range: $34,532 - $43,165

Location of Vacancy: SC

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday 7:00a.m-3:30p.m.

Basis : 12 months

Job Search Category: Trades/Maintenance

From the Upstate to the Low country, 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 bachelor’s 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.

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.

Responsible for landscaping and grounds maintenance operations for the University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus and various off-site locations.

• Typically holds a high school diploma or GED. Requires 1 or more years of job related experience.

• Driver’s license required.

• Skilled in landscape maintenance, skilled with landscape maintenance equipment, employee must use initiative and be proactive in discharging duties.

Administrative Tasks (10%): Performs administrative related tasks to include completing incident reports as necessary to communicate accidents, equipment damage or failure, and any other relevant issues; requesting and restocking supplies and equipment from supervisor using various supply sheets and request forms to maintain adequate supplies; daily inspection of equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment; and completes/maintains accurate daily labor sheets and leave requests.

Continuous Improvement and Training (15%): Applies total quality management/continuous improvement principles and processes by attending training and meetings; providing on the job training to new and temporary employees; working in teams to provide quality services in a timely manner; sharing information and suggesting improvements in work methods; trouble shooting problems and reporting difficulties to supervisor; communicating and interacting with faculty, staff, students, building liaisons, and campus visitors as necessary;

working at different locations as necessary to fill in for absent employees or to alleviate overload conditions; and responding to emergency weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call-backs in order to keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs; to provide a positive and high level of customer service; and to share best practices and resolve problems within the Landscaping services areas.

Inspect & Report (15%): Performs inspections of assigned areas by walking through and observing conditions in order to gather information for reporting to supervisor, communicate with customers, report safety concerns, and provide a visible Landscaping presence to staff, faculty, students, and…