Landscaping (MSCOL)
Office
SCCoWk
Reference #
P.O.#4601082241
Location
Columbia SC
Job Category
Light Industrial
Compensation
$13.50 (Hourly)
Hours per Week
40
Work Schedule
mon-fri
Duration
Long term
Date Posted
05/26/2026
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Landscaping (MSCOL)
Office
SCCoWk
Reference #
P.O.#4601082241
Location
Columbia SC
Job Category
Light Industrial
Compensation
$13.50 (Hourly)
Hours per Week
40
Work Schedule
mon-fri
Duration
Long term
Date Posted
05/26/2026

Landscaping (MSCOL)

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Job Description

Groundskeeper / Landscaping

Monday - Friday; 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Weekly Pay - $13.00- $14.00 per hour

 

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Groundskeeper to join our team! The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining outdoor areas including lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, and other landscaping elements. This role involves physical labor, the operation of landscaping tools and machinery, and attention to detail to ensure high-quality grounds appearance.

 

Qualifications:

  • Prior landscaping or groundskeeping experience is a plus
  • Ability to operate landscaping machinery and tools
  • Physically fit and able to work outdoors in various weather conditions; must be able to walk, bend, stoop, and stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
  • Strong work ethic and reliability

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Mow, trim, and edge lawns using hand and power equipment
  • Prune trees, shrubs, and hedges to maintain shape and health
  • Plant flowers, trees, shrubs, and other greenery according to design plans
  • Weed garden beds and apply mulch or ground cover
  • Water plants, lawns, and trees as needed
  • Operate and maintain landscaping tools such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and chainsaws
  • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and other treatments safely
  • Install and repair irrigation systems (if applicable)
  • Assist in daily refuse collection and removal. This includes cleaning of grounds, walkways, driveways, parking lots to remove trash, leaves, limbs and clear debris from sites.
  • Ensure cleanliness and safety of work areas
  • If warranted, driving of departmental vehicles may be required after requirements are met
  • In the operation of department vehicles or grounds equipment, all safety rules and regulations must be adhered to. The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be always worn during  the operation of grounds equipment (the PPE  is supplied to each team member)
  • Seasonal / emergency weather clean up
  • Perform other duties as required

 

Marathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

MSCol


About Marathon

Marathon is one of the largest regional employers, supplying temporary, on-site, contract, contract to hire and direct hire employees to companies throughout the United States. We have over three decades of staffing experience and place over 15,000 team members annually.

Marathon exists to help people achieve.

MARATHON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Contact Us
SCColumbia
1314 Lincoln St, Suite 306, Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: 803-753-1771
Fax Number: 803-667-3522
For more information about this position, email us
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