General Utility Worker - Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Job Classification Title General Utility Worker (S) Position Number 60050337 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 Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is seeking a dependable and motivated General Utility Worker/Groundskeeper to join our Maintenance Department. This position plays an important role in maintaining the beauty, safety, and functionality of our facility’s grounds and infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Include: Performing routine care and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, and flowerbeds.

Applying appropriate quantities of fertilizers and pesticides to ensure healthy, attractive grounds. Assisting with underground repairs to service lines, including water, sewer, and steam systems, and maintaining underground manholes. Supporting general maintenance and repair of groundskeeping and maintenance equipment. Assisting with various maintenance department duties such as basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, and wall patching (both old and new surfaces).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $46,991.00 The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.

In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. 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 Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance Demonstrated experience operating and repairing most power equipment related to groundskeeping work such as mowers, trimmers, tractors, etc.

This vacancy has been extended or reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and are not required to reapply. This position is designated as Mandatory and Must report or stay over during adverse weather events. We are recruiting for two positions with this post (Position 60050335 & 60050337) Your application will be considered for each position. ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER: Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability.

The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings.

We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit  Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS Supplemental Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State