Grounds Worker I - Murdoch Developmental Center

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

Job summary

Health & Human Services at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC is hiring a Grounds Worker I to maintain over 100 acres of grounds. Duties include trimming, pruning, mulching, and general cleanup, plus minor equipment maintenance and support for campus moves and events.

Requires a valid NC driver’s license and at least one year of landscape experience. The position reports to the Murdoch Developmental Center and follows a Monday–Friday 6am–3pm schedule with mandatory reporting during

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively.
• Be willing to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans, and required training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain over 100 acres of Murdoch Center grounds including line trimming, raking leaves, mulching, tree cutting and trimming, weeding, pruning, and general clean-up.
• Clean shop areas and perform minor/preventive equipment maintenance.
• Assist with campus moves and event set-ups/break downs; serve on adverse weather team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Computer applications

Tools

NC Driver's License

Job description

Grounds Worker I (S)

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center

Position Number 60050650, 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

This position is responsible for the complete maintenance of over 100 acres of Murdoch Center's grounds.

• line trimming
• raking leaves
• mulching
• tree cutting and trimming
• weeding
• pruning
• general clean-up
• cleaning of shop area
• equipment maintenance (minor/preventive)
• assist with campus moves and event set-ups/break downs
• adverse weather team

Grounds employees provide extra manpower for other assignments as required.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated ability to be able to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively.
• Be willing to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans, and required training.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a valid NC driver's license and must have a minimum of one year of experience working in the performance of landscape duties.

Proven ability to maintain professional work relationships and boundaries.

Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients is required as well as demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the population served, staff and others both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6am - 3pm

Location

Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.

Salary Range

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00

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.
• Use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.
• All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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.

Veteran's / 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.

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

Recruiter: Audra Jean Moldenhauer Email: [e-mail] North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!