Grounds Supervisor II

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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

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.

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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 volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Administration

Human Resources Management Office

Attn: Human Resources Specialist

325 N Salisbury Street

Raleigh, NC 27699-1322

Phone: 984-236-0040

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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