Horticulture Program Lead — Greenhouse & Grounds

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a horticulture supervisor to lead a program for inmates at the assigned facility. The role includes supervising inmate workers in landscape maintenance, vegetable gardening, and seasonal color, with responsibilities extending to equipment upkeep and chemical inventories.

The candidate will establish and maintain a greenhouse, support special events, and ensure security of the work area.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
• Horticulture degree focusing on the science and art of growing and managing plants.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and supervise a horticulture program for inmates at the assigned location and other sites.
• Work with inmates to support horticulture/grounds maintenance programs and other horticulture projects.
• Provide supervision and instruction to inmate participants and staff for care of grounds, landscape installation, gardening, and seasonal color.
• Maintain equipment and inventory of chemicals; ensure tool/equipment security.
• Establish and maintain a greenhouse.
• Assist with special event support.

Education

High school diploma

Horticulture degree

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a horticulture supervisor to lead a program for inmates at the assigned facility. The role includes supervising inmate workers in landscape maintenance, vegetable gardening, and seasonal color, with responsibilities extending to equipment upkeep and chemical inventories.

The candidate will establish and maintain a greenhouse, support special events, and ensure security of the work area.