Building/Grounds Supervisor I



Job Details

Building/Grounds Supervisor I
Employer

State of South Carolina

Salary

$26,988.00 - $49,932.00 Annually

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

75057

Department

Department of Mental Health-Central Office

Opening Date

03/19/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

n/a

Hiring Range - Max.
$38,460.00

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Job Responsibilities

The Department of Mental Health is a drug-free workplace.  All candidates will be required to pass a mandatory pre-employment drug test.
 
This position is located at the Department of Mental Health Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

Perform professional grounds maintenance tasks as assigned on all South Carolina Department of Mental campuses. Complete detailed landscaping tasks, to include pesticide and fertilizer applications, and irrigation repair in a safe and efficient manner. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment. Make request of needed supplies or equipment. Operate assigned vehicle or equipment in a safe and courteous manner. Other duties as assigned. 
 

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements:  A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
Agency Requirements: High school diploma and valid South Carolina Driver's License

NoteIf any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

A understanding of the work required to provide professional ground maintenance and a desire to do five (5) years of supervisory level experience in landscaping. Extensive knowledge of pesticides used in the landscaping/horticulture industry. The knowledge to identify common plants used in southern landscapes by correct botanical name. Demonstrate ways to calibrate liquid and granular chemical/fertilizer application equipment. Candidate should have or obtain a non-commercial Pesticide Applicators License within 180 days of hire. 

Additional Comments

Must be available to work overtime and weekends when necessary. On call to provide emergency services. Must able to work in weather extremes (heat. cold, snow, ice, rain, etc.) 

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application.  Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.  A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the employment application.  The employment application will be considered incomplete and not forwarded. 

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Benefits for State Employees

State Employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system, the State of South Carolina offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

Healthcare Benefits
The State offers its employees comprehensive health insurance, along with a variety of supplemental insurance programs including dental, vision, life, long-term disability, and health savings accounts. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. We've maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered a generous retirement program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs. South Carolina offers a traditional pension program, as well as deferred compensation options that give employees more control over their retirement investments. These programs are designed to help provide state employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs.

Workplace Benefits
In addition, state employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as tuition assistance; holidays, annual leave, and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and
more. Check out the link above to see a summary of the other benefits that are available to state employees.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

Updated

01
Are you willing to take a mandatory pre-employment drug test?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered "yes" to being on the Registry of Convicted Sex Offenders, please explain.
04
If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense (other than in a Juvenile Court), you MUST list this information (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record.) This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and WILL BE grounds for termination, if hired. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear without a court disposition (result) you may be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application.

PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT ANSWERING THIS QUESTION WILL DEEM YOUR APPLICATION AS INCOMPLETE AND IT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Please indicate your understanding to this statement by checking the box below.

  • Checking this box indicates my understanding to the above referenced statement.
05
From where did you learn of this employment opportunity?
  • SC State jobs portal/jobs.sc.gov
  • Simply Hired
  • Indeed
  • College Career Services Center
  • Friend/Relative
  • Other
06
If you answered Other for question above, please indicate from where below:
07
So that the leave accrual date and rate are calculated properly should you be the successful candidate, please answer yes if you have ever held a permanent (full-time equivalent) position with a SC state agency.
  • Yes
  • No
08
Also related to the previous question, please answer yes if you have ever been a certified employee of a SC school district.
  • Yes
  • No
09
Please indicate your salary requirements (please be specific and not put "negotiable").

* Required Question

Employer
State of South Carolina
Address
O'Fallon Sta Dr
O'Fallon
O' Fallon, Missouri, 63366
Phone
(803) 896-5300
(803) 896-5308

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.

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