Horticulture Supervisor (#011738) Kirkland Correctional Inst., Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3
State of South Carolina
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Horticulture Supervisor (#012519) Camille Graham Corr Inst, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 2
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$59,134 - $59,134
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a horticulture and grounds maintenance program at a correctional facility, where you'll supervise inmates in tasks like planting, gardening, and equipment upkeep while ensuring a secure work environment.
It's ideal for someone with hands-on experience in landscaping or plant care who is comfortable working in a structured setting and can handle training on safety and supervision.
The role also includes setting up a greenhouse and obtaining a pesticide license to manage chemical inventories effectively.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma required
- Experience in custodial, groundskeeping, maintenance, or horticulture (or a horticulture degree)
- Ability to supervise and instruct inmates and staff in landscape installation, maintenance, vegetable gardening, and seasonal color
- Must obtain SC applicator's pesticide license within the first year of employment
- Successfully complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire
- Responsible for maintaining equipment, inventory of chemicals, and security of the work area
- Experience establishing and maintaining a greenhouse
Full Job Description
- Under general supervision from the Chief Horticulturist, plan, monitor and supervise a horticulture program for inmates at your assigned location and other sites (if applicable).
Perform duties relating to the function of horticulture/grounds maintenance activities working with Inmates to support a horticulture/grounds maintenance program and other horticulture special projects as assigned.
Provide supervision and instruction to inmate participants/assigned staff for the care of the complex grounds concerning landscape installation, maintenance, vegetable gardening and seasonal color.
Maintain equipment.
Responsible for inventory of chemicals, accountable for tools/equipment.
Responsible for the 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.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:
A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
SCDC Additional Requirements:
A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment or a horticulture degree focusing on the science and art of growing and managing plants.
Must obtain SC applicator's pesticide license within first year of employment.
Additional Information
The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
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