This position performs skilled work in planting, cultivating, and caring for shrubs, trees, plants, and grass to maintain the overall appearance of campus grounds. Responsibilities will include mowing grass using commercial mowers and tractors to keep landscaped areas well maintained; maintaining shrubs and flower beds by pruning, weeding, edging, and trimming with equipment such as weed eaters, edgers, hedgers, blowers, sprayers, and chain saws. Making minor repairs, and performing preventive maintenance such as sharpening lawn mower blades; keeping catch basins and ground gutters clean, remove broken limbs, and perform raking, edging, and weed trimming to ensure safe and attractive grounds. During ice and snow conditions, apply salt to walkways and other designated areas to help maintain campus safety. This position may require operating heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers, backhoes, and bucket trucks, and cleaning equipment.
Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00
*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:*
- Basic to general knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with grounds keeping and landscaping;
- Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to the work.
- Ability to operate the more common types of shop equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.
Work Location: Maintenance
Work Hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
About Caswell Developmental Center
Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.
We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link-
https://vimeo.com/185000006-to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.
Supplemental Contact 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. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. 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 facility's Vaccination Policy.
