Grounds Worker

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Morganton, NC, US
Base: $31,200.00 – $48,810.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Operation of motorized landscape equipment
Care and cultivation of trees and shrubs
Maintenance of paved and parking areas
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations.
  • The Grounds Worker I position maintains the 225 acres of JIRDC campus performing various landscaping and groundskeeping tasks using specialized equipment.
  • The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is an ICF certified facility providing comprehensive residential care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a scenic location near the Blue Ridge and South Mountains.

Matching Summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians including special populations.

Salary

Base: $31,200.00 – $48,810.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operation of motorized landscape equipment
  • Care and cultivation of trees and shrubs
  • Maintenance of paved and parking areas
  • Seasonal snow and ice removal
  • Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work
  • Ability to follow oral, written, and visual instructions

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of horticulture practices
  • Experience with backhoe and bobcat
  • Work in adverse weather conditions
  • Employment First philosophy
  • Commitment to reasonable accommodation

Key Requirements

  • Valid N.C. Driver’s License
  • Must obtain Pesticide License
  • Experience operating commercial mowing equipment
  • Experience in grounds keeping and horticulture
  • Experience with backhoe and bobcat
  • Two years of related education and/or experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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