Building/Grounds Supervisor I - 60014533

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Administration's Division of Facilities Management & Property Services is seeking a Building/Grounds Supervisor I to join the team. Facilities Management maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor’s Mansion and other buildings in the Columbia area.

In this role under general supervision and consultation with the Building/Grounds Supervisor II, assist and lead the crew in quality and efficient landscape maintenance and installation services to state owned property. Must effectively lead a crew while keeping safety a top priority.

• Lead and assist personnel in quality landscape maintenance processes and procedures.
• Achieve needed tasks such as the planning of work schedules, training, equipment inventory, time sheets, accountability forms, and others as assigned.
• Lead and assist in all work tasks to accomplish the departments standards of quality landscapes included but not limited to mowing, edging, watering, planting, blowing, pruning, etc.
• The use of state vehicles and equipment to accomplish these tasks are to be done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Lead and assist in the daily collection of waste to keep state properties neat and clean.
• Lead and assist in the safe use of landscape equipment and vehicles for the protection of staff and the general public.
• Under the instruction of the supervisor, apply pesticides, when necessary, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor and report on tasks being completed by contractors.
• Complete other assigned tasks to achieve the goals set for the Horticulture department.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of landscape maintenance and installation with two (2) years' work experience in overseeing and participating in grounds maintenance work.
• Knowledge in all areas of landscape maintenance and installation.
• Must have knowledge of the use of landscape equipment and pesticide applications.

Position Details

• Requires a valid South Carolina Class D driver's license.
• Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends.
• Position requires on-call shifts and call back.
• Position requires routine driver duties.
• Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
• Position requires up-to-date certification(s).
• Position may be required to report to work during hazardous weather events and weather emergency situations.
• Position will require good customer service skills in dealing with division staff, clients and the general public.
• Must be able to give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be able to communicate with staff and the general public.

Additional Comments

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation).
• Retirement benefit choices *State Retirement Plan (SCRS)State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Note: The benefits above 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 as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.