Horticulture Program Supervisor – Grounds & Greenhouse

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks a horticulture supervisor to plan, monitor, and supervise a program for inmates at the assigned location and other sites as needed. You will work with inmates on landscape installation, maintenance, and seasonal color, and you will help maintain equipment and manage chemical inventories.

The role requires a high school diploma or horticulture degree, and you must obtain the SC Applicator's Pesticide License within the first year and complete four weeks of SCDC Basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the role.
• Horticulture degree preferred; qualified candidates without degree will be considered.
• Must obtain SC Applicator's Pesticide License within first year.
• Experience supervising inmates or staff is a plus.
• Ability to manage greenhouse, landscape installation, maintenance, and seasonal color.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and supervise a horticulture program for inmates at the assigned location and other sites.
• Perform duties relating to horticulture/grounds maintenance with inmates to support the program and special projects.
• Provide supervision and instruction to inmate participants for care of complex grounds including landscape installation, maintenance, vegetable gardening and seasonal color.
• Maintain equipment.
• Inventory chemicals and be accountable for tools/equipment.
• Ensure security of the work area.
• Establish and maintain a greenhouse.
• Assist with special event support.
• Must obtain SC Applicator's Pesticide License within first year of employment.
• Complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Inmate supervision

Landscape maintenance

Vegetable gardening

Equipment maintenance

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Horticulture degree

SC Applicator's Pesticide License

Job description

State of South Carolina seeks a horticulture supervisor to plan, monitor, and supervise a program for inmates at the assigned location and other sites as needed. You will work with inmates on landscape installation, maintenance, and seasonal color, and you will help maintain equipment and manage chemical inventories.

The role requires a high school diploma or horticulture degree, and you must obtain the SC Applicator's Pesticide License within the first year and complete four weeks of SCDC Basic