CDOC Grounds Maintenance Supervisor CSTS ; Canon

Job Summary

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at a Colorado Department of Corrections prison facility in Canon City, CO.

Primary responsibilities include ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff, and inmates; training and supervising an inmate work crew in grounds‑maintenance operations; and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant completion of assigned tasks.

• Maintain safety and security of facility and work sites.
• Train and guide staff and inmates in proper use of tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Enforce security procedures, conduct searches, and manage inmate behavior.
• Supervise inmate workers, set performance standards, and provide training and evaluation.
• Oversee inspection, repair, and maintenance of grounds including lawn care, landscaping, irrigation, concrete, asphalt, and snow removal.
• Respond to emergency situations (fights, fires, escapes) in accordance with agency policy.

Fremont Correctional Facility, Canon City, CO.

• Career advancement opportunities
• Retirement benefits: PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, 401(k), 457
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and training opportunities

• Four (4) years of employment experience in residential or commercial grounds maintenance.
• Grounds maintenance experience includes preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of automated irrigation systems, lawn care, landscaping, concrete work, asphalt patching, fence building, and snow removal.
• OR combination of at least two (2) years of such experience plus correctional experience in security‑related duties (e.g., detaining, escorting inmates).
• Successful completion of a formalized apprenticeship or degree program that demonstrates equivalent competencies.

• Strong work ethic, integrity, and dependability.
• Ability to follow security policies and maintain tool control.
• Sound judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in grounds maintenance and project coordination.
• Effective communication with inmates and staff.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor inmate workers.
• Capacity to respond to emergency situations and maintain composure under stress.
• Physical ability to climb, work in confined spaces, and operate equipment.
• Fluent written and verbal English.

• Related State of Colorado work experience.
• Experience designing, installing, and repairing automated irrigation systems.

• Minimum age 21.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Current U.S. work authorization (no H‑1B sponsorship).
• Successful completion of Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training (including defensive tactics). Physical standards include lifting, striking, and endurance exercises.
• Drug screening and tuberculosis screening upon hire.
• Background investigation required.
• Adherence to drug‑free workplace policies.
• Willingness to travel and work rotating shifts.

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. We encourage candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status.