Building/Grounds Specialist III

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains high traffic areas around SCDJJ with focus on ornamental plants.
• Plants, prunes, and cares for ornamental plants on site.
• Assists with basic repairs of equipment assigned.
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and blowing off of hard surfaces.
• Confers with staff and supervisors to coordinate repair activities.
• Responsible for trash removal in assigned area.
• Performs other related job duties as required.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and custodial or groundskeeping experience directly related to the area of employment.
• A valid driver's license and be 21 years of age.
• Knowledge of maintaining grounds; including but not limited to trimming of shrubs, bushes and trees.
• Grounds maintenance equipment/repair.
• Good oral communication skills a must.
• Extended work hours as work load dictates.
• Bending, stooping, climbing ladders, squatting, and lifting of 40 pounds or more unassisted regularly.
• A valid SC Driver's license.
• Working in adverse weather conditions and responding to emergencies as needed.
• Working in a secured facility, around incarcerated youth.
• Direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Preferred Qualifications

• A high school diploma and at least 5 years of related experience (Horticulture, Groundskeeping, Landscaping).

Additional Comments

• The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health, dental, and life insurance, 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year, 15 days of sick leave per year, 13 paid holidays, State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs, Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave.
• Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.
• An application is considered incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history.