Grounds Worker

New Jersey Department of Health; Morris Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Health is seeking a grounds maintenance worker at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital in Morris Plains, NJ. Under supervision, you will perform tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds and related duties as required.

Required: One year of semiskilled grounds keeping experience. May be required to obtain NJ pesticide applicator/operator permit; possession of a valid NJ driver’s license only if vehicle operation is necessary for duties.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in the performance of semiskilled grounds keeping work.
• High School Diploma as minimum education.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of grounds under supervision.

Job description

Applicants who Meet the Requirements

Posting expires on: 2026-10-09

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Job Description:

Under direction of a Head Grounds Worker or other supervisory official in a state institution or department, does tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in the performance of semiskilled grounds keeping work.

LICENSE:

Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required categories.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Job Description:

Under direction of a Head Grounds Worker or other supervisory official in a state institution or department, does tasks involved in the maintenance of grounds; does other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in the performance of semiskilled grounds keeping work.

LICENSE:

Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's Permit in the required categories.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS As a NJ State Department, NJDOH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (12 vacation days, 15 sick days and 3 administrative leave days)
• Telework*+
• Alternate Work Week Program*++

*Pursuant to Department's policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

+All Direct Patient Care and Operational Positions in the Psychiatric Hospitals are not Eligible to participate in the Telework Program.

++Programs that have 24/7 and direct care of clients will be excluded from the Alternate Work Week Program.

IMPORTANT NOTES

State as a Model Employer of People with Disabilities (SAME) SAME APPLICANTS:

The SAME program applies to unclassified and non competitive titles only. If you are applying under the NJ "SAME" program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: [e-mail] , or call CSC at 609) 292-4144, option 3.

PHEL Candidates:

If you are a candidate for a position in our Public Health and Environmental Laboratories, you may be subject to pre- and /or post-employment alcohol and drug testing.

Direct Client Care:

If you are a candidate for a position that involves direct client care in one of the State facilities/programs, you may be subject to pre-and/or post- employment drug testing/screening. The cost of any pre-employment testing will be at the candidate's expense. Candidates with a positive drug test result, or those who refuse to be tested and/or cooperate with the testing requirement, will not be hired.

New Jersey First Act:

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, the "New Jersey First Act", all employees must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not live in New Jersey, you have one year after you begin employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey.

Resume Note:

Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

Authorization to Work:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.

The New Jersey Department of Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Skill Requirements:

Skill

Skill Level

Required / Desired

Landscaping Default Desired

Job ID JOB0002940

Number of positions 1

Job Type Classified Non-Competitive

Minimum Education requirement High School Diploma

Division Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital

Program Grounds Services

Location

• Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950
• 59 Koch Avenue Greystone Park Psych Hosp, 59 Koch Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 7950