General Utility Worker/Groundskeeper - State of North Carolina : Job Details

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for a General Utility Worker/Groundskeeper for grounds maintenance and other general maintenance/repair duties.

This vacancy has been extended or reposted. Previous applicants remain under consideration and are not required to reapply.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Please keep this in mind when completing your application. When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and the Minimum Education & Experience Requirements. Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Routine care and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, flowerbeds. Applying proper quantity and amounts of fertilizers, pesticides to ensure the beauty of the grounds.

* Planting and removal of trees and shrubs as needed.

* Assisting in performing underground repairs to service lines such as water, sewer, steam and underground manholes.

* Assisting with the general maintenance repair of all related equipment.

* Assisting in the removal of snow, ice, leaves limbs and removal of all debris from the grounds as needed.

* Performing other duties of the Maintenance Department such as plumbing, carpentry and painting and patching old and new walls as needed.

This position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events or other emergencies.

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

The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:

* Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance.

* Demonstrated knowledge and experience working/repairing most power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, tractors, etc.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

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The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:

Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details.

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North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) ###-####.

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

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.