NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Groundskeeper - Recreation
Clemson 29631, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31K/yr - $35K/yrThe City of Clemson is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of parks, grounds, and buildings. The role involves various responsibilities such as mowing, cleaning, maintaining equipment, and assisting in park programs.
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Responsibilities
Mows and maintains parks, streetscapes, beautification areas, public building grounds, and highway right of ways
Cleans and maintains tennis courts, parking lots, playgrounds, sidewalks, and boardwalks
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, pest and weed control of parks and open spaces
Pull and sprays weeds around park areas in accordance with the Department of Pesticide Regulation
Maintains application records
Installs and maintains benches, picnic tables, signs, and other amenities in parks and beautification areas
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems
Picks up and disposes of litter, paper, and rubbish from parks, playgrounds, public building grounds, streetscapes, highway right of ways, sidewalks, and beautification areas
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and grounds maintenance functions
Locks and unlocks facilities as needed
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs
Prepares facilities for park and recreation program use
Performs custodial work as assigned including changing light bulbs and fluorescent tubes, cleaning floors including cleaning spills and sweeping, dumping trash receptacles and replace liners
Operates a variety of lawn, landscaping, and janitorial equipment such as tractors, riding mowers, aerators, line machines, blowers, chain saws, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems, herbicide/fertilizer sprayers and spreaders, cultivating machines, etc
Uses a variety of tools such as electric and hand saws, pitch forks, drills, sanders, hand and power tools, hammer, hoe pick, pruning shears, rake, shovel, spade, hose, power blower, turf maintenance tools, carpentry tools, painting tools, plumbing tools, electrical tools, cement finishing tools, brooms, mops brushes, scrapers, squeegees, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as weed and pest control chemicals, cleaning cloths, detergents, filets, solvents, etc
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals including Operations Supervisor, Parks and Recreation Director, co-workers, other City departments and staff, and the general public
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Must have a valid state driver's license or the ability to obtain one
Must have a valid South Carolina Pesticide Applicator License (Category 3) or the ability to obtain one
Benefits
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
PEBA Retirement
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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