Lawn Care Maintenance

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.So,... are you ready?JOB SUMMARY:Lawn care maintenance at Camp Long in Aiken, SC. Performs grounds keeping duties to keep grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Other duties as assigned.JOB DUTIES:90% - Essential - Groundskeeping: Mows lawns, rakes leaves and keeps grounds free of debris. Plants, fertilizes, trims and waters lawns, flowers, shrubbery and trees. Maintains supply, leave and timekeeping records. Helps maintain the cleanliness and order of the grounds by picking up trash around campus.10% - Essential - Custodial: Disposes of trash and waste within the buildings and on site outside of buildings.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Minimum requirements: Lawn care experience including using a riding lawn mower and weed eater.ResponsibilitiesJOB KNOWLEDGEFundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNo Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.Budgetary ResponsibilitiesNo Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:0% - Stand for prolonged period0% - Walk or move about0% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc0% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)0% - Recognize or inspect visually0% - Extends hands or arms in any direction0% - Perceive, observe, clarity of visionWORKING CONDITIONS:Exposure to heat or coldExposure to dust/fumesWet or humidNoiseCompensation InformationExpected Salary Range: $12.70 - $15.00 / hourSalary 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.Essential Personnel LevelNormal OperationsRequired to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.JOB LOCATION:Aiken, SCAPPLICATION DEADLINE:May 10, 2026MILITARY AND VETERAN: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.State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.CLOSING STATEMENT: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.