Grounds Supervisor I

State of North Carolina - Department of Administration; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 annual paid holidays

Health Insurance

NC State Retirement Plan

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Department of Administration in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Grounds Supervisor I (S) to plan and manage grounds maintenance. You will prepare plantings, install landscape features, perform routine maintenance, diagnose plant health issues, and supervise staff as needed, including inmate workers.

The role requires using landscape equipment and applying chemicals safely. Minimum: high school diploma or GED and three years of progressive grounds upkeep experience.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of horticultural practices and techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and grounds.
• Ability to adjust and make minor mechanical repairs to equipment such as tractors, mowers, disks, and rakes.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage grounds maintenance work.
• Prepare for and plant shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns.
• Install hardened landscape structures and maintain beds (pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, spraying).
• Diagnose diseased plants and take remedial action.
• Assist in repair of landscape equipment and apply chemicals/water to plants and turf.

Job description

AgencyDept of AdministrationDivisionJob Classification TitleGrounds Supervisor I (S)Position Number60014841GradeNC05About UsThe NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.Description of WorkThe North Carolina Department of Administration Facility Management Division is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Grounds Supervisor I responsible for development and landscape maintenance of grounds, to include planning work efforts, assigning staff, and reviewing work. This position will not have any direct reports, but at times will be required to supervise full-time employees, temporary employees, and inmate workers.Key Responsibilities:- Ability to plan and manage the work.- Preparing for and planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns.- Installing hardened landscape structures.- Implementing scheduled landscape maintenance.- Diagnosing diseased shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns and taking remedial action.- Assisting in repair of landscape equipment.- Maintaining beds including pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and spraying of plant material.- Requires the use of special tools for cultivation, maintenance and transportation of plants and repair of landscape equipment.- Applying chemicals and water to plants, turf, or plant collection.This position is located at: 431 North Salisbury St. Raleigh NC 27603Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesThis posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $47,615Recruitment Range: $33,902-$47,615NOTE: \"See Resume\" is not acceptable to show work history.Considerable knowledge of the horticultural practices and techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and grounds.Considerable knowledge of ornamental shrubs, plants, and flowers and their uses in landscape work.Ability to adjust and make minor mechanical repairs to equipment such as tractors, mowers, disks, and rakes.Ability to supervise and maintain effective working relationships with crew and other grounds personnel.MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:Strong attention to detail.Great customer service skills. Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Employment Incentives with NC State GovernmentWe value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:12 annual paid holidaysHealth Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.NC State Retirement PlanClick more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits .Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact .**Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here : Join Our Team | NC DOA **SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. \"See Resume\" or \"See Attachment\" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click \"Application Status\". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status , please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.CONTACT INFORMATIONNC Department of AdministrationHuman Resources Management OfficeAttn: Human Resources Specialist325 N Salisbury StreetRaleigh, NC 27699-1322Phone: [phone]EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Lauren Michelle ScottRecruiter Email:[e-mail]