Career Opportunities

Groundskeeper

Department: Public Works

Groundskeeper

The City of Cayce is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Groundskeeper to help maintain the parks, green spaces, and public grounds that make our community a great place to live, work, and play. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in maintaining beautiful public spaces, and values serving the community.

Position Overview: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining City-owned parks, facilities, and public grounds through landscaping, grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, and equipment operation. This position helps ensure that parks and recreational areas remain safe, attractive, and welcoming for residents and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mow, trim, edge, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas throughout City properties.
  • Plant, fertilize, prune, water, and maintain flower beds, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation.
  • Apply fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and other treatments while utilizing integrated pest management practices.
  • Assist with greenhouse operations and plant care activities.
  • Inspect parks, playgrounds, and City grounds for hazards and maintenance needs.
  • Repair, paint, and install park amenities including benches, picnic tables, playground equipment, and guardrails.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on park equipment and facilities.
  • Operate and maintain a variety of power and hand tools, including mowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, and landscaping equipment.
  • Assist the Sanitation Department in keeping parks and public spaces clean.
  • Support City events by assisting with setup, breakdown, and transportation of equipment and supplies.
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on City vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Valid South Carolina Driver's License.
  • Six months to one year of experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, parks maintenance, or a related field.
  • Ability to safely operate landscaping and maintenance equipment.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience maintaining public parks, athletic fields, or municipal facilities.
  • Knowledge of landscaping, horticulture, irrigation systems, and plant care.
  • Experience operating commercial landscaping equipment and power tools.
  • Familiarity with playground safety inspections and basic facility maintenance.

Work Environment: This position requires regular outdoor work and physical activity, including:

  • Walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting throughout the workday.
  • Operating landscaping equipment and maintenance tools.
  • Lifting materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance and occasionally more.
  • Working in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and rain.
  • Exposure to dust, pollen, noise, traffic, chemicals, and outdoor environmental conditions.

Benefits

The City of Cayce offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • State Health Insurance
  • South Carolina Retirement System
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Why Join Cayce?

The City of Cayce takes pride in maintaining beautiful parks and public spaces that enhance quality of life for residents and visitors. As a Groundskeeper, you'll play a hands-on role in preserving and improving the spaces where our community gathers, plays, and celebrates.

If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and making a visible impact in your community, we'd love to have you join our team!

A City of Cayce employment application is required.

The City of Cayce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Apply online for this position.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Cayce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is an At-Will employer, as allowed by applicable state law.

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