State of North Carolina
Grounds Worker I – Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
State of North Carolina, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
Position Title: Grounds Worker I (S)
Position Number: 60037117
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 The primary purpose of the 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 areas, as well as removing snow, ice, leaves, and debris from the campus. This role will assist with other Maintenance areas as needed.
Qualifications Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 – $46,991.00
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 maintaining ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors & spreaders.
This position is designated as Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
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.
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 what can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.
Supplemental Information DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Positions are subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Tobacco products are prohibited. All employees must adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
Application Process Complete the application in its entirety; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. Include Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses. Provide supplemental information in the appropriate sections. Submit by 11:59 PM on the night before the closing date. Applications are screened after closing.
Minimum Education and Experience Education and experience in grounds work directly related, consistent with accepted practices, 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.
Communication Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. For questions other than application status, contact the Human Resources Office at (828) 259-6729.
Recruiter Elizabeth Buchanan
Recruiter Email: ELIZABETH.BUCHANAN@DHHS.NC.GOV
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, pregnancy, religious beliefs, and others.
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Position Title: Grounds Worker I (S)
Position Number: 60037117
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 The primary purpose of the 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 areas, as well as removing snow, ice, leaves, and debris from the campus. This role will assist with other Maintenance areas as needed.
Qualifications Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 – $46,991.00
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 maintaining ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors & spreaders.
This position is designated as Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
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.
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 what can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.
Supplemental Information DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations. Positions are subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Tobacco products are prohibited. All employees must adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.
Application Process Complete the application in its entirety; resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. Include Education, Work Experience, Certificates & Licenses. Provide supplemental information in the appropriate sections. Submit by 11:59 PM on the night before the closing date. Applications are screened after closing.
Minimum Education and Experience Education and experience in grounds work directly related, consistent with accepted practices, 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.
Communication Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. For questions other than application status, contact the Human Resources Office at (828) 259-6729.
Recruiter Elizabeth Buchanan
Recruiter Email: ELIZABETH.BUCHANAN@DHHS.NC.GOV
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, pregnancy, religious beliefs, and others.
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