Grounds Worker I - Murdoch Developmental Center

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Murdoch Developmental Center Job Classification Title Grounds Worker I (S) 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. 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 . To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:  https://vimeo.com/268881255 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.

Application Process   Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resu