Lead Horticulture & Grounds Supervisor

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking a Groundskeeping Supervisor to oversee inmate workers and staff in landscaping, gardening, greenhouse operations, and seasonal planting. You will supervise training, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and supplies while meeting high standards of quality and productivity.

Role includes managing greenhouse activities, plant propagation, fertilizing, spraying, and coordinating crop scheduling.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
• Must possess or obtain a SC Applicator's Pesticide License within the first year of employment.
• Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and provides technical instruction to inmate workers and assigned staff in landscaping, grounds maintenance, vegetable gardening, greenhouse operations, and seasonal planting.
• Oversee the installation and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds, gardens, and hardscapes while ensuring high standards of quality and productivity.
• Maintains accountability and proper care of tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies and ensures compliance with safety, security, pesticide, and agency regulations.
• Manages greenhouse activities, including planting, propagation, fertilizing, spraying, crop scheduling, plant sales, and composting programs.
• Maintains require pesticide licensing and supports agency horticultural programs, special events and other assigned duties.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Custodial

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Horticulture degree (focus on growing and managing plants)

Job description

State of South Carolina is seeking a Groundskeeping Supervisor to oversee inmate workers and staff in landscaping, gardening, greenhouse operations, and seasonal planting. You will supervise training, ensure safety, and maintain equipment and supplies while meeting high standards of quality and productivity.

Role includes managing greenhouse activities, plant propagation, fertilizing, spraying, and coordinating crop scheduling.