Grounds Supervisor I - Central Prison

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex

Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community 1

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks a Grounds Supervisor I at Central Prison in Raleigh. This full-time role oversees grounds maintenance, supervises crews, and coordinates with the maintenance team to ensure proper upkeep of gardens, sidewalks and grounds.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus three years in grounds upkeep, and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans. Working hours are 40 per week, typical 8am–5pm.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma AND three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Documented knowledge of horticultural practices and/or techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and/or grounds.
• Documented working knowledge of landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Providing construction, modification, and general upkeep of grounds areas with standard horticultural practices.
• Confer with superiors on proposed work assignments and scheduling procedures.
• Supervise crews in mowing lawns, sidewalks, parking lots, and gardens; oversee equipment operators in grounds maintenance tasks.
• Supervise excavation, tree removal, and wrecking of old buildings as needed.
• Supervise repair of surfaced roads and removal of trash, leaves, and snow.
• Prepare requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Consult with nurserymen on plant adaptability and supply sources.
• Coordinate grounds upkeep with building maintenance for efficient use of equipment, labs, and materials.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Skills

Horticultural practices

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Three years grounds upkeep experience

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Grounds Supervisor I (S) Position Number 60066328 Grade NC05

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor at a multi-custody male correctional facility and works in the Maintenance Department providing technical guidance and supervision to the grounds crew.

Responsibilities

• 1. Providing construction, modification, and general upkeep of grounds areas with work assignments involving the standard application of horticultural practices.
• 2. Conferring with superiors concerning proposed work assignments and suggesting practical ways to schedule work procedures.
• 3. Supervising assigned crews in mowing lawns, constructing sidewalks, parking lots, formal gardens, and in general grounds maintenance activities.
• 4. Supervising equipment operators and grounds personnel in excavating areas, removing trees, and wrecking old buildings.
• 5. Supervising the repair of surfaced roads and the removal of trash, leaves, and snow.
• 6. Preparing requisitions for supplies, materials, and equipment.
• 7. Conferring with nurserymen concerning plant adaptability, accepted usage, and sources of supply.
• 8. Coordinating grounds upkeep work with building maintenance personnel so that equipment, labs, and materials can be more efficiently utilized.
• 9. Performing other related work and duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Documented knowledge of the horticultural practices and/or techniques applicable to the layout and/or upkeep of formal gardens and/or grounds. Documented working knowledge of landscaping.

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327

Work Hours

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

Work Location

Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers. While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.

Criminal Justice Certified Positions

If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

ALL applicants must:

• Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
• Pass a criminal background check
• Produce a negative drug screening result
• Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Education Equivalency Verification: The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans' and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB-23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD-256 or NGB-22, along with the state application.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [e-mail] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)

Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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.

EEO Statement

The 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.