What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture Supervisor (#010389) Support Services Administration, Columbia (RICHLAND) position at South Carolina Department of Corrections?
Job Responsibilities
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
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
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
Must obtain SC applicator's pesticide license within first year of employment.
Additional Comments
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.
- 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.
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
Employment@doc.sc.gov
Minimum And Additional Requirements
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
- A high school diploma and custodial, groundskeeping or maintenance experience directly related to the area of employment.
- 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.
Additional Comments
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.