Grounds Worker - O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Position: Grounds Worker I - O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
## Grounds Worker I - O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Apply locations:
Wayne County, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 28, 2026 (10 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-120160
** Agency
* * Dept of Health and Human Services
** Division
* * O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center
** Job Classification Title
** Grounds Worker I (S)
** Position Number
**** 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 Grounds Worker I position requires skill in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass in the yards and surrounding areas of the campus grounds. Work is performed in accordance with instructions from a supervisor; however, this employee must determine the necessary care and treatment to maintain the grounds and shrubs in good condition. Work is inspected and evaluated on the basis of the visual appearance of the grounds.

Responsibilities Include:

• Planting and Cultivation:
Selecting and planting seasonal flowers, trees, and    shrubs while maintaining their health.  
• Turf and Bed Maintenance:
Mowing, edging, and fertilizing lawns, as well as    weeding and mulching landscape beds.  
• Pruning and Trimming:
Shaping hedges, shrubs, and small trees to ensure    attractive, orderly, and safe conditions.  
• Operating Machinery: tractors, zero-turn mowers, trimmers, blowers and other    ground maintenance vehicles as needed.

• Preventive Maintenance:
Make minor repairs and perform preventive    maintenance on mowers and lawn equipment.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
******* This is an Anticipated Vacancy
******* Salary Grade Range: $31,200 - $48,810
*** 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 knowledge of ground keeping and horticultural practices.
* Basic knowledge of cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
* Ability to supervise the work of other employees.
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
** This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
**** We Will Be Recruiting For One Position With This Post (#).
**** Workday

Schedule:

Monday - Friday / 7:00am-3:30pm
**** About the O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center:
** O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond what can be provided by family or in a community living setting.  Learn about us here.
** Supplemental Contact Information:
** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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.

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