Grounds Supervisor I Position Available In Richmond, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Grounds Supervisor I position in Richmond County, NC involves maintaining facility grounds, supervising offender workers, and coordinating projects. This full-time role offers State Benefits and requires a high school diploma and three years of grounds upkeep experience. The Department of Adult Correction is hiring for this position, offering a chance to make a difference in safeguarding and caring for incarcerated individuals.
Job Description
Grounds Supervisor
I 3.1 3.1
out of 5 stars Richmond County, NC Description of Work Reporting to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, this position will be responsible for mowing grass, re-seeding, fertilizing, liming, and repairing any washed out areas of the facility grounds. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintaining lawn mowers, equipment, hand tools, tractors, trucks, and all related equipment. Picking up paper and debris from around the buildings, flat roofs, road sides, and highways. Checking offenders in and out of unit for work detail and ensuring they are properly dressed for work. Requisitioning repair parts, ordering data on new equipment for replacement, and ordering fuel, motor oils, filters for tractors, and other assigned equipment. Marking gas cans for different mixtures and assuring that they are stored in the proper location. Working with supervisor in planning and coordinating new projects. Implementing changes in safety and security procedures. Performing work assignments independently and in accordance with accepted trade practices. Reviewing completed work for quality and compliance with work orders. Supervising offender workers engaged in semi-skilled, unskilled, or of skilled maintenance assignments. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. Note to
Current State Employees:
State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
About Richmond Correctional Institution:
Richmond Correctional Institution is located in Hoffman, North Carolina and houses up to 420 male offenders in a medium custody facility. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Knowledge of landscaping, horticultural practices, and/or techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and grounds. Supervising employees and/or offender workers. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
See https:
//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep Or An equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Come Join Us To Make A Difference! Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry. The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody. The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the
FBI’s Next Generation Identification System:
Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process. If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency. For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at (855)524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Rose Cuevas at (910)944-2359.
NOTE:
For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.