Floor Maintenance Assistant - Caswell Developmental Center

Health & Human Services; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center, a division of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Floor Maintenance Assistant (S). The role performs buffing, stripping, waxing and cleaning of floors, and maintains wood, tile, terrazzo and carpeted surfaces, under close supervision.

The position may serve as lead worker on floor tasks and requires a High School diploma or GED, plus a valid NC driver's license and knowledge of floor finishing methods and cleaning products.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in floor maintenance equal to one year in a commercial or institutional setting.
• Knowledge of floor finishing methods and chemical agents.

Responsibilities

• Buff, strip, wax, and clean floors.
• Maintain wood, tile, terrazzo, and carpeted surfaces.
• Carpet cleaning and general housekeeping tasks.
• Lead floor maintenance tasks under supervision.

Skills

Floor care techniques

Use and care of floor maintenance gear

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to follow procedural cleaning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Floor Maintenance Assistant (S)

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services Division Caswell Developmental Center

Position Number: 60052407

Grade: NC01

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Floor Maintenance Assistant performs skilled work in the care and upkeep of various floor surfaces. Responsibilities include buffing, stripping, waxing, and cleaning floors, as well as maintaining wood, tile, terrazzo, and carpeted surfaces. The employee may also serve as a lead worker in floor maintenance tasks, ensuring proper techniques and procedures are followed. This position requires knowledge of floor finishing methods and the correct use of chemical agents. Additional duties include carpet cleaning and assisting with general housekeeping tasks. Work is performed under close supervision and is reviewed for both quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Buffing, stripping, waxing, and cleaning floors


• Maintaining wood, tile, terrazzo, and carpeted surfaces


• Serving as a lead worker in floor maintenance tasks, ensuring proper techniques and procedures are followed


• Using knowledge of floor finishing methods and chemical agents correctly


• Carpet cleaning and assisting with general housekeeping tasks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid North Carolina Driver's License


• Working knowledge of floor care, cleaning and finishing techniques


• Skill in the use and care of floor maintenance equipment


• Ability to follow instructions


• Ability to follow procedural directions in the use of cleaning products

Benefits

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

Salary

Salary Range: $31,200.00 – $48,810.00

Work Location

Environmental Services

Work Hours

6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with rotating weekends as assigned.

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link—https://vimeo.com/185000006—to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and/or experience in floor maintenance work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial or institutional setting.

Pre-employment Requirements

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.

All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Veteran and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter Contact

Recruiter: Lynn Cullipher

Contact: DHHS Workday Support Form