Building​/Grounds Specialist II

Performs custodial, housekeeping or groundskeeping duties to keep buildings or grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Cleans offices, rooms, hallways, lobbies, rest rooms, elevators, and stairways. Sweeps, mops, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors. Vacuums rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture. Dusts furniture and fixtures. Disposes of trash and waste.

Experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or pest control work that is directly related to the area of employment.

Experience to properly carry out custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping or pest control tasks.

The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is committed to maintaining a workforce that is free of unlawful discrimination, including harassment on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, age (40+) or disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity).

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.

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

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.

Indicate your highest level of education completed.

• High School/GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

How many years of relevant experience do you have?

• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None

Are you currently employed with SCDPPPS?

• Yes
• No

If currently employed with SCDPPPS please list your current position and location.

Please present a brief statement of interests and qualifications for the position you are applying for.

How did you find out about this position?

• State Government Website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
• Career Fair
• Social Media
• Friend
• DPPPS Recruiter
• DPPPS Employee
• TV/Streaming
• Internet/Online Advertisement
• Other

If you answered “DPPPS Employee” or “DPPPS Recruiter” please list the name of the employee.

If you answered “Other” please tell us how you learned of this position.

Do you have any relatives currently under supervision of this Department? If yes,…