Horticulture Supervisor (#019607) Lee Correctional Institution, Bishopville (LEE) Level 3
Lee County, SCFull-time$46–62K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago
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The Horticulture Supervisor oversees landscaping, grounds maintenance, gardening, greenhouse operations, and seasonal planting at Lee Correctional Institution. The role supervises and trains inmate workers and assigned staff, manages horticultural activities and supplies, and ensures compliance with safety, security, pesticide, and agency regulations. Candidates need a high school diploma and related experience or a horticulture degree, and must possess or obtain a South Carolina pesticide applicator license within the first year.
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- Supervises, trains, and provides technical instruction to inmate workers and assigned staff in landscaping, grounds maintenance, vegetable gardening, greenhouse operations, and seasonal planting.
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, flower beds, gardens, and hardscapes while ensuring high standards of quality and productivity.
- Maintains accountability and proper care of tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies and ensures compliance with safety, security, pesticide, and agency regulations.
- Manages greenhouse activities, including planting, propagation, fertilizing, spraying, crop scheduling, plant sales, and composting programs.
- Maintains require pesticide licensing and supports agency horticultural programs, special events and other assigned duties.
Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649 [email protected]
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment. SCDC Minimum Requirements:
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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.
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Must possess or obtain a SC Applicator's Pesticide License within the 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.
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