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CDOC Grounds Maintenance Supervisor CSTS I (Buena Vista)

State of Colorado

Chaffee County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Aug 2026

💰 $85,356/yr($60,972/yr – $85,356/yr)

About the role

Posting number: BVCC 20278 CSTS I GMS 9/2026

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Prison Operations

Job classification: Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

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If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and builds greater public confidence in good government, consider joining the dedicated people of the State of Colorado. Our professionals strive to support state government and the citizens of Colorado. Customer service is a key component for every position in state government as is the focus on ideas and ways to redesign the delivery of services in making state government more effective and efficient.

In addition to a great agency and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined.
Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans. Member Contribution Rates. Correctional Officers I-IV qualify as "Safety Officers" and are eligible for increased PERA benefits.
Medical and dental health plans
Short and long term disability coverage
Paid life insurance
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more.
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This position is compensated on a bi-weekly pay cycle.

Who May Apply:

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

Job Location:
This vacancy is for the Buena Vista Correctional Complex.

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies.

**We are pleased to share that the CDOC has collaborated with Fading West Development LLC(FWD) to assist our employees with housing in the Buena Vista Area. They are located in the Farm neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, a fitness center and work.
*CDOC cannot guarantee housing, and does not operate the housing.

Examples of duties

The Correctional Support Trades Supervisor I (CSTS I) is a Grounds Maintenance Supervisor at a Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) prison facility, located in Buna Vista, CO. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring the safety and security of the general public, staff and inmates; training and overseeing an inmate work crew in grounds maintenance operations and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant completion of assigned tasks. This position promotes the CDOC Mission and Vision with integrity and commitment.

Position ensures the safe, efficient, compliant, and cost effective completion of grounds maintenance for facility complex.

Safety and Security - Position maintains safety and security of facility and work sites; through clear and accurate verbal communication, trains and guides staff and inmates in the proper use of controlled items, keys, tools, equipment, and chemicals; enf