Grounds Worker I - Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

State of North Carolina

6d • Onsite

About The Position

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 areas. In 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the grounds, flora, and all associated equipment
• Routine landscaping
• Gardening
• Equipment operation
• General upkeep of outdoor areas
• Removing snow, ice, leaves and removal of debris from the campus
• Assist with other areas in Maintenance as needed

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees