Grounds Maintenance Tech - 100+ Acres, Day Shift

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring for a Grounds Maintenance position at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. The role covers extensive outdoor grounds work including trimming, mulching, pruning, and general cleanup, with occasional shop area cleaning and event support.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and documentation of observations and recommendations.
• Willingness to learn and apply computer applications for employee benefits and training.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license and at least 1 year of landscape duties experience.
• Maintain professional work relationships and boundaries.
• Ability to work with developmentally disabled clients with respectful communication.

Responsibilities

• Maintain over 100 acres of Murdoch Center grounds: trimming, mulching, pruning, weeding, and cleanup.
• Assist with shop area cleaning, equipment maintenance, campus moves, and event setup/breakdown.
• Support adverse weather responses and be available for overtime as needed.

Skills

communication

documentation

computer skills

driver's license

landscape duties

professional relationships

therapeutic attitude

Tools

NC driver license

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hiring for a Grounds Maintenance position at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC. The role covers extensive outdoor grounds work including trimming, mulching, pruning, and general cleanup, with occasional shop area cleaning and event support.

This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.