Grounds Supervisor Jobs

Job ID: 22936
Agency: Bureau of Administration - Buildings and Grounds
Location: Pierre
Salary: $20.04 - $25.05/hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GG
Closing Date: 5/25/23

This is a full-time 40 hours weekly position with the Bureau of Administration. For more information on the Bureau of Administration, please visit http://boa.sd.gov.

The Grounds Supervisor supervises Grounds Keepers and Grounds Crew Leaders/Specialists and plans and schedules grounds maintenance activities. The majority of work is performed outdoors. Tasks are physically strenuous and require heavy lifting. Incumbent may also be required to work on call outside regular work hours.

Licenses and Certifications:

The incumbent must possess or have the ability to obtain a Driver's License, and a Class B CDL with airbrakes, and a commercial applicator's license within 90 days of hire.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:

• Herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer application;
• General safety practices; and
• General computer skills.
• Order supplies;
• Gardening, grounds maintenance, and nursery operations;
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions;

Ability to:

• Lift 50+ pounds.
• Organize and delegate assignments including oversite of inmates;
• Operate motorized vehicles, power tools, and related equipment;
• Perform snow removal; and
• Keep records and reports;
• Prepare cost estimates;

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=M2U
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"