Horticulture Supervisor Kirkland Correctional Inst., Columbia; RICHLAND Level 3

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision from the Chief Horticulturist, plan, monitor and supervise a horticulture program for inmates at your assigned location and other sites (if applicable).

• Perform duties relating to the function of horticulture/grounds maintenance activities working with Inmates to support a horticulture/grounds maintenance program and other horticulture special projects as assigned.

• Provide supervision and instruction to inmate participants/assigned staff for the care of the complex grounds concerning landscape installation, maintenance, vegetable gardening and seasonal color.

• Maintain equipment.

• Responsible for inventory of chemicals, accountable for tools/equipment.

• Responsible for the security of the work area.

• Establish and maintain a greenhouse.

• Assist with special event support.

• Must obtain SC applicator's pesticide license within first year of employment.

Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

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A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.

• A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment or a horticulture degree focusing on the science and art of growing and managing plants.

• Must obtain SC applicator's pesticide license within first year of employment.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), 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.