Grounds Crew Leader

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Job ID: 35719
Agency: Department of the Military / Construction and Facilities Management Office / Operations and Maintenance Branch
Location: Rapid City
Salary: $18.00 - $21.17 per hour, DOE
Pay Grade: GE
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit http://military.sd.gov/.

This position works directly under the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor will provide direction on day-to-day duties. This position plays a vital role in maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of outdoor spaces and surrounding facilities. This position involves overseeing daily grounds maintenance activities, ensuring that lawns are mowed, trees and shrubs are properly trimmed, and flowers are planted and cared for to enhance the landscape’s overall appeal. On the job training will be provided for this position.

In addition to plant care, the grounds crew leader is responsible for maintaining roads and sidewalks, keeping them clean, clear, and safe for use. They also manage and monitor sprinkler systems to ensure efficient watering and conservation of resources. Beyond outdoor duties, the role often includes general building maintenance tasks, helping to address minor repairs and upkeep needs.

A key responsibility of the grounds crew leader is to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. By organizing routine inspections and responding promptly to maintenance issues, they help ensure that state grounds remain well-kept, safe, and welcoming for the public.

The incumbent will work four 10 hour days, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Work schedule may vary due to emergency situations. The incumbent will be required to be on a snow removal team during the winter as schedule requires.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

What We Offer Beyond a Paycheck:

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Well-being program
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Ground Crew Leader is approximately $59,597.00 annually.

Knowledge of:

• lawn care and grounds maintenance practices;
• safe use of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides;
• sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• general building maintenance;
• running and operating lawn mowers, skid steer and tractor;
• servicing equipment;
• basic understanding/operating computers.

Ability to:

• organize and delegate assignments;
• recognize and diagnose plant diseases;
• identify insect destruction and the necessary corrective actions;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• perform heavy lifting and physical labor;
• operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment;
• obtain pesticide applicator license.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3XG
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"

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