Grounds Worker I Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
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Job Location:
Buncombe County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 31200 - 46991
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment CenterJob Classification Title
Grounds Worker I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC01About 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 17000 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 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
Recruitment Range: $31200.00 - $46991.00
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:
Prior experience working in a grounds/landscaping environment.
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 position is designated as Mandatory and Must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
This vacancy has been extended or reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and are not required to reapply.
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 visitNeuro-Medical Treatment Centers I 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 addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
For more information about compensation and benefits please visitNC 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 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 facilitys Vaccination Policy.
Application Process:
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the night before the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference:
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations:
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Communication:
Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact the Human Resources Office at the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center at .
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting cultivation and care of shrubs trees plants and grasses;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Elizabeth BuchananEmail:
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- Bereavement Counseling
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Computer Literacy
- Home Care
- Medicare
- Social Work
