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Grounds Maintenance (25-55)

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Francis Marion University and the Facilities department invite applications for a Grounds Maintenance position. The Groundskeeper will maintain the campus landscaping and will participate in Grounds operations and special projects as needed.

Other Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Mowing, trimming, edging lawns, to include all the playing fields in the Athletic Complex.
  • Planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning ground cover, shrubs, and trees.
  • Performing maintenance of streets, walks, and parking lots: sweeping, blowing, patching asphalt, emptying trash cans, clearing storm drains, ditches, and ponds. Keeping the campus clear of trash and debris.
  • Performs before, during, and after operation inspection of equipment.
  • Acts as groundskeeper on projects and/or team projects with other groundskeepers, setting up and breaking down before and after campus events.
  • Completes various tasks needed to support the needs of the University.

FMU Preferences: High school diploma/GED plus 2-4 years' experience in grounds maintenance, or landscaping desired, or the equivalent in education, training, and experience. Prior grounds experience preferred. Must be able to drive a truck and small engine machinery such as a leaf blower, trimmers, and mower.

Knowledge of irrigation systems and repair is helpful. Flexibility/strength/stamina to bend, stoop, or lean over, around or under obstacles while performing work. Must be able to read chemical labels accurately, and to operate equipment safely, at normal speeds. Must be able to hear well enough to operate equipment safely while being aware of subtle sound cues from other traffic and from equipment being operated.

  • Valid SC Driver's License Required.

State Requirement: Experience in custodial, housekeeping or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.

State Classification: Building/Grounds Specialist II (KA10)

Pay Grade: GEN04

Salary: $30,700

Normal Working Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 30-minute lunch, Monday - Friday. Summer hours will vary.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants may

  • Come by the Human Resources Office to complete the application process or call (843) 661-1140 to have an application mailed to you; or
  • Download and print off the application from our website, and either FAX to (843) 661-1202

OR Mail the requested application (referencing position number 25-29) to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, P.O. Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547.

To obtain the FMU Staff Application, please click here.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution

Salary : $30,700

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