Annual Water Crew Leader

Maintains the grounds of a formally landscaped college campus and off campus sites (Patriot's Point Athletic fields, Grice Marine Lab, Stono Preserve and Lockwood). Performs chemical applications, pond/water feature maintenance and general landscape maintenance. Other duties include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance such as policing the grounds, debris pickup, fertilizing, blowing walkways, weeding, pruning, unclogging drainage as needed, etc.

Supervise and work with a crew of groundskeepers in the performance of their duties.

High School diploma or GED and the ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions. Knowledge of commonly used landscape plants and irrigation systems helpful. Pesticide applications license is required. Must have valid SC driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment, as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment and/or personnel as needed. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Must have thorough knowledge of all phases of Annual flower knowledge for Spring and Fall Plantings. Must have knowledge of proper use and care of power and hand tools. Basic knowledge of irrigation systems is preferred. Must be able to direct, assign, and motivate others. Must be reliable and responsible. Must have effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge ofOSHAregulations preferred.

Requires knowledge of commonly used landscaping plants. Must be able to operate landscaping equipment/tools, including sprayers and spreaders, and recognize/identify/treat ornamental plant and tree pathogens and diseases. Knowledge of pond and water feature maintenance would be helpful.

Must be reliable and responsible. Prefer working knowledge of methods/procedures associated with maintenance of plants and flowers, both annual and perennial. Must be able to recognize and know when and how to treat ornamental pathogens and diseases.

Position requires basic computer skills and working knowledge and experience in using e-mail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is preferred. Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred.

All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.

Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather and be in good physical condition to perform duties as described. Some work after normal hours and call back may be required. Example: Graduations and Move-in's.

Must be physically able to perform duties as described, including lifting and handling heavy equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and working outside in all types of weather. Must be able to stand and walk around the campus performing grounds keeping duties for the entire shift. Must be able to drive to off campus sites each week. Must be able to climb steps/ladders, bend, reach, and stoop as necessary to perform grounds keeping duties. Some weekend, overtime, and call back work may be required to handle special events, peak workloads, and emergencies. May be required to be on campus prior to and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background and motor vehicle record check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

1. Supervises and works with a grounds annual and water crew in the performance of their duties, which include maintaining flower pots, flowerbeds, hanging baskets, etc. Ensures weeding, pruning, deadheading, planting and transplanting are properly completed according to Maintenace schedules and as needed.

2.Instructs grounds Annual/water crews in the proper techniques for care of Annuals, tropical flowers, and shrubs, including water and fertilizer applications. Assists with watering, planting or deadheading of new and/or existing plant material as needed.

3. Instructs grounds Annual/water crews in maintenance techniques, as well as use and care of electric tools and hand tools, according toOSHArequirements.

4. Drives college vehicles transporting crews and equipment to various locales. Responsible for condition and maintenance of department vehicles.

5. Understand how the drip and pop-up heads work for maintenance and repair of a complex irrigation system.

6. Responsible for the checking all flowerpots, soil, compost, mulch is maintained in flower beds and provide time for Manager to order when it time to replace.

7. Assumes role of acting supervisor in the absence of both the grounds supervisor and the assistant grounds supervisor.