Grounds Worker I - Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Job Classification Title Grounds Worker I (S) Position Number 60037117 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 The primary purpose of Grounds Worker I role is to maintain the grounds, flora, and all associated equipment to ensure a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing campus environment at Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. The Grounds Worker I will be responsible for routine landscaping, gardening, equipment operation, and general upkeep of outdoor areas. In addition, this position will be responsible for removing snow, ice, leaves and removal of debris from the campus.

This role will assist with other areas in Maintenance as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00 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 experience using chainsaws, tractors and implements such as discs, plows, loaders, backhoe and buckets. Demonstrated experience utilizing and maintain ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors & spreaders. 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. 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     COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: 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. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit   NC OSHR: Benefits . Supplemental 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 advert