Grounds Worker I - Murdoch Developmental Center

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

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. Duties include line trimming, raking leaves, mulching, tree cutting and trimming, weeding, pruning, and general clean-up. Other duties include 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• 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.
• 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, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 6am - 3pm

About Murdoch Developmental Center

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.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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