Job Description
Job ID: 26179
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location: Pierre
Salary: $16.26 - $20.32/hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration - Building and Grounds. For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://boa.sd.gov/ .
The Grounds Crew Leader/Specialist directs the work of Grounds Keepers and participates in grounds maintenance, including the care of lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, sidewalks, snow removal; and/or applying pesticides and fertilizer at the appropriate time and in a timely manner.
The incumbent should be highly motivated and have the ability to work as a team with other Buildings and Grounds programs to carry out the assigned duties and have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Incumbents will occasionally be required to work outside of the regularly established schedule, which may involve on-call time during nights and weekends at certain times of the year.
Licenses and Certifications: The incumbent must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License, a Class B CDL with airbrakes, and a commercial applicator's license within 90 days of hire.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Prior pesticide and fertilizer application experience is preferred. Prior medium and heavy equipment operation would be beneficial.
Knowledge of:
- gardening and grounds maintenance practices;
- safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides;
- safe disposal of hazardous wastes;
- landscaping techniques;
- setting forms and pouring concrete; and
- types and varieties of trees and plants.
Ability to:
- organize and delegate assignments;
- recognize and diagnose plant diseases;
- identify insect destruction and the necessary corrective actions;
- follow instructions;
- perform heavy lifting and physical labor; and
- operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment.
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=OWQ
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"