Grounds Supervisor II

Agency Dept of Administration Division Job Classification Title Grounds Supervisor II (S) Position Number 60014819 Grade NC08 About Us The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Grounds Supervisor II for our Facility Management Division. The Facility Management Division provides preventive, routine and emergency maintenance and repair services to the State Government complex and some facilities used by government workers in outlying areas. This position is responsible for the landscaping and grounds maintenance for the Executive Mansion, Hawkins Hartness House, Andrew London House, Bailey Tucker House, Heck Andrews House, Handy House, Jenkins House, border of Parking Lot 50, flower beds on the Capitol grounds, and the operation of a greenhouse that provides seedlings and plants for the Governor’s Mansion. In addition, the employee is responsible for the repair of items such as furniture and appliances, supply pick up, pest problems, and coordination with maintenance staff for the Governor’s Mansion. Supervision of temporary employees, and at times, inmate workers are also required.  Key Responsibilities: Ability to plan and manage the work of subordinates, including performance evaluations and resolving employee relations issues. Preparing for and planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns. Installing hardened landscape structures Implementing scheduled landscape maintenance Diagnosing diseased shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns and taking remedial action Assisting in repair of landscape equipment. Maintaining beds including pruning, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, and spraying of plant material. Requires the use of special tools for cultivation, maintenance and transportation of plants and repair of landscape equipment. Applying chemicals and water to plants, turf, or plant collection. Pest control within and on the exterior of buildings. This position is located at: Wake County Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date. MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $63,829 Recruitment Range: $39,244-$63,829 NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history. Considerable knowledge of the horticultural principles and practices applicable to landscaping, maintenance, and upkeep of grounds, flowers, and shrubs. Considerable knowledge of ornamental shrubs, plants, and flowers and their uses in landscaping buildings and garden areas. Ability to supervise and participate in the maintenance and repair of tractors, mowers, and other equipment used in grounds upkeep. Ability to plan and direct the work of a grounds maintenance unit. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with institutional personnel and commercial landscape firms and nurseries. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Strong attention to detail. Great customer service skills.  Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize various software programs. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Associate's degree in horticultural or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and up to three years of experience in the development and implementation of landscape plans and grounds maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employment Incentives with NC State Government We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including: 12 annual paid holidays Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision. NC State Retirement Plan Click more about employee perks and benefits at  https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits . Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at  https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact . **Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here :   Join Our Team | NC DOA ** SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:    ** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **   All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.   Due to the volum