Grounds Supervisor (Pender CI)

State of North Carolina•Burgaw, NC

7d•$33,902 - $59,327•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Supervisor is responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the facility grounds at Pender Correctional Institution. Duties include mowing, reseeding, fertilizing, liming, and repairing washed-out areas. The role maintains grounds equipment and tools, removes litter and debris, coordinates projects with a supervisor, implements safety and security procedures, and reviews completed work for quality and compliance. The position also supervises offender workers performing maintenance assignments and checks them in and out of work detail, ensuring they are appropriately dressed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of landscaping, horticultural practices, and/or techniques applicable to the layout and upkeep of formal gardens and grounds.
Experience supervising employees and/or offender workers.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with crew members and other maintenance workers.

Responsibilities

Mow grass, reseed, fertilize, lime, and repair washed-out areas of the facility grounds.
Maintain lawn mowers, equipment, hand tools, tractors, trucks, and related equipment.
Pick up paper and debris around buildings, flat roofs, roadsides, and highways.
Check offenders in and out of the unit for work detail and ensure they are properly dressed for work.
Requisition repair parts; obtain ordering information for replacement equipment; and order fuel, motor oils, filters, and other supplies for assigned equipment.
Mark gas cans for different mixtures and ensure they are stored in the proper location.
Work with the supervisor to plan and coordinate new projects.
Implement changes in safety and security procedures.
Perform work assignments independently and in accordance with accepted trade practices.
Review completed work for quality and compliance with work orders.
Supervise offender workers performing semi-skilled, unskilled, or skilled maintenance assignments.