Horticulture Supervisor

Role overview

Join the South Carolina Department of Corrections as a Horticulture Supervisor at the Manning Reentry/Work Release Center in Columbia, South Carolina. This position supports horticulture and grounds maintenance work within a correctional setting, with responsibility for guiding inmate workers and maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Key duties

• Work under the direction of the chief horticulturist to plan, oversee, and track a horticulture program for inmates at the assigned location and, when needed, at other sites.
• Carry out horticulture and grounds maintenance tasks alongside inmates to support the program and related special projects.
• Train and supervise inmate participants and assigned staff in caring for complex grounds, including landscape installation, landscape upkeep, vegetable gardening, and seasonal plant displays.
• Keep equipment in working order and handle inventory for chemicals.
• Remain accountable for tools and equipment and ensure the work area stays secure.
• Set up and maintain a greenhouse.
• Support special events when assigned.
• Obtain a South Carolina applicator's pesticide license within the first year of employment.
• Complete four weeks of SCDC Basic Training after being hired.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants must meet the State of South Carolina minimum requirements and the SCDC minimum requirements. A high school diploma is required, along with custodial, groundskeeping, or maintenance experience directly related to the job area, or alternatively a horticulture degree focused on the science and management of plants. The role also requires possession of, or the ability to obtain within the first year, a South Carolina applicator's pesticide license.

Additional information

Questions about the application process or this job posting should be directed to Recruiting and Employment Services at (803) 896-1649 or [email protected].

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, national origin, age 40 or older, disability, or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are treated as part of the official application. Any inaccurate information may lead to disqualification. Applicants should complete the state application with all current and prior employment history and education.

Training and licensing

Successful candidates must finish four weeks of SCDC Basic Training after hire and secure the required South Carolina applicator's pesticide license within one year of employment.