Floor Maintenance Assistant ~ Caswell Developmental Center

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.

The Floor Maintenance Assistant performs skilled work in the care and upkeep of various floor surfaces.

Responsibilities include buffing, stripping, waxing, and cleaning floors, as well as maintaining wood, tile, terrazzo, and carpeted surfaces. The employee may also serve as a lead worker in floor maintenance tasks, ensuring proper techniques and procedures are followed. This position requires knowledge of floor finishing methods and the correct use of chemical agents. Additional duties include carpet cleaning and assisting with general housekeeping tasks.

Work is performed under close supervision and is reviewed for both quality and efficiency.

The working hours for the Floor Maintenance Assistant position are from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with rotating weekends as assigned.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of floor care, cleaning and finishing techniques.
• Skill in the use and care of floor maintenance equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to follow procedural directions in the use of cleaning products.

Management Preferences:

• High School Diploma or GED and a Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

$31,200.00 – $48,810.00

Environmental Services

6:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m./Rotating Weekends

• 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.
• All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Education and/or experience in floor maintenance work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience in a commercial or institutional setting.

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; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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