Grounds Manager 1

Sodexo is hiring our Grounds Manager for Claflin University in Orangeburg, SC. Our successful candidate will have a flexible schedule to work occasional special events, lead our team with professional polish. Pesticide and Herbicide Application License is preferred or must be obtained within 90 days of hire. This is a potential Sale Contingent offers will be made. Our successful candidate will have reliable transportation with a clean driving record, be able to work occasional holidays and weekends to support the client needs and be familiar with local, state, and federal laws. 

Sodexo provides college campuses with facilities, environmental, and food and nutrition management solutions. Joining us at one of our campus sites enables you to positively influence college students' well-being and create a healthy learning environment.

• Recruit grounds team members; build and foster an inclusive team culture while modeling a positive attitude
• Implement and develop team training in the areas of horticulture, irrigation, proper pruning, and turf management
• Work hands on side by side with the team for typical grounds management including lifting, standing, sitting and working with grounds management equipment for the duration of the typical work shift

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Excellent attention to detail and consistent follow up
• Positive, can-do attitude that buys into the institutional goals
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently
• Planning and Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities efficiently
• Plans for additional resources, Sets and monitors completion of goals and objectives
• Gathers and analyzes information and develops solutions while working in team atmosphere
• Ability to work with the team, standing, sitting, lifting and doing typical grounds keeping activities hands on

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience