Grounds Worker I - Murdoch Developmental Center

State of North Carolina • Granville County, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the complete maintenance of over 100 acres of Murdoch Center's grounds. Duties include line trimming, raking leaves, mulching, tree cutting and trimming, weeding, pruning, and general clean-up. Other duties include cleaning of shop area, equipment maintenance (minor/preventive), assist with campus moves and event set-ups/break downs, adverse weather team. Grounds employees provide extra manpower for other assignments as required. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Requirements

• Valid NC driver's license
• Minimum of one year of experience working in the performance of landscape duties
• Ability to work with and maintain a therapeutic attitude towards developmentally disabled clients is required
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with the population served, staff and others both orally and in writing
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Must report or stay over during adverse weather events
• Good standing with the North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to be able to communicate and document observations and recommendations effectively
• Willing to learn and apply computer applications for personal benefits, performance plans, and required training
• Proven ability to maintain professional work relationships and boundaries

Responsibilities

• Line trimming
• Raking leaves
• Mulching
• Tree cutting and trimming
• Weeding
• Pruning
• General clean-up
• Cleaning of shop area
• Equipment maintenance (minor/preventive)
• Assist with campus moves and event set-ups/break downs
• Serve on adverse weather team
• Provide extra manpower for other assignments as required

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid volunteer time
• Professional development
• Learning and development program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Wellness programs
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED