Maintenance Grounds Worker
Maintenance Grounds Worker
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$ 29604 - 51807
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About the position:
The Grounds Worker II provides technical work and direction in the upkeep of lawns and grounds surrounding facilities and structures for the North Carolina National Guard located in Raleigh NC. Employee performs grounds maintenance tasks and provides oversight of the grounds maintenance contract. Work assignments involve the standard application of horticultural practices to include the maintenance of roads drives parking areas removal of storm debris snow and ice during inclement weather. These services also include the mixing and application of herbicide/pesticide chemicals fertilizing mulching weeding mowing trimming pruning seeding and removal of dead foliage. Employee prepares requisitions for supplies materials and equipment needed for grounds department and provides cost estimates for expenditures to maintain the grounds and equipment. Must be able to make minor mechanical adjustments to equipment such as tractors mowers and other powered lawn equipment and ensures all grounds equipment has up to date service records and are cleaned/maintained regularly.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position isNC03. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.
About The NC National Guard:
The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North trace our heritage back to the 1663 Carolina Charter granting authority to levy muster and train men.
In recent years the NCNG reshaped itself in accordance with guidance from the Chief National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This transformation changed the NCNGs focus and structure from that of a strategic reserve to a modern operational force. The NCNG postures itself in an evolving environment for success in meeting both current and future mission requirements while maintaining a Ready Reliable Responsive and Relevant force (R4).About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):
The mission of DPSis to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention protection and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 3000 permanent positions and nearly 13000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live work and visit through effective law enforcement juvenile justice programs emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences including Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.
All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.
Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitute for a complete application.
Management Preferences
- Experience with operating heavy machinery.
- Experience in horticultural practices & techniques applicable to the upkeep of grounds flowers trees and shrubs.
- Experience in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment such as tractors mowers and other powered lawn equipment.
Per 5 CFR 731upon appointment applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in horticultural work; or
Associates degree in agriculture and natural resources greenhouse and grounds maintenance horticulture technology landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualifications May require North Carolina Commercial Drivers License.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
For applicants with student loans becoming a state employee may include eligibility forthe Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. to learn more.
Transcripts
- Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
- Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
- International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
- A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
- A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification.
For technical issues with your application please call the Applicant Support Help Line at . If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Mr. Devin L. West at
Employment Type
Full-Time
