Landscaping Specialist

Landscaping Specialist

Posting Number: TMP
01069PO25

Salary: $15.00 per hour

Hours per Week: 37.5

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Under the supervision of the Landscape Supervisor, performs landscaping duties including trash removal, litter and limb removal, planting, tilling, soil preparation, watering, pruning, pulling weeds, mulching, blowing, trimming, mowing, and pressure washing.

Operates blowers, mowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, rakes, shovels, and other landscaping tools.

Assists in storm clean up and hazardous weather preparations such as applying ice melt to stairs, ramps, walkways, and overpasses.

Adheres to policies, procedures, safety codes, and OSHA regulations. Uses equipment and supplies safely to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment.

Attends required training and provides quality customer service. Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma and 1 year related experience.

The University of South Carolina offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs.
Benefits details available on the Applicant Portal.

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 No Hazardous weather category Non‑Essential.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

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