Salary: $31,200.00 - $45,622.00 Annually Location : Buncombe County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-07656 BMNTC 60050335 Department: Dept of Health and Human Services Division: Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Opening Date: 10/09/2024 Closing Date: 10/16/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: General Utility Worker Position Number: 60050335 Section: Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Work Location: Black Mountain Salary Grade: NC01 Description of Work Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for a full-time General Utility Worker/Groundskeeper for grounds maintenance and other general maintenance/repair duties. This vacancy has been extended or reposted. Previous applicants are not required to reapply.IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep this in mind when completing your application. When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and the Minimum Education & Experience Requirements. Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Routine care and maintenance of lawns, shrubs, trees, flowerbeds. Applying proper quantity and amounts of fertilizers, pesticides to ensure the beauty of the grounds. Planting and removal of trees and shrubs as needed. Assisting in performing underground repairs to service lines such as water, sewer, steam and underground manholes Assisting with the general maintenance repair of all related equipment. Assisting in the removal of snow, ice, leaves limbs and removal of all debris from the grounds as needed. Performing other duties of the Maintenance Department such as plumbing, carpentry and painting and patching old and new walls as needed. This position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events or other emergencies.ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER: Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living. OUR MISSION STATEMENT: We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following:
- Demonstrated experience in grounds maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working/repairing most power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, tractors, etc.
To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience. 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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit Supplemental and Contact InformationNorth Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at (828) ###-####. ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive 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. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 Your answers to the following questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. You must support each of your answers by providing detailed information on your application. While you may attach documents to your application if you wish, any information you want us to consider must also be detailed on your application. See Resume is an unacceptable response.
- I understand these requirements.
- I understand I may contact the Human Resources Department for clarification.
02 What is the highest level of education you have successfully completed? In the Education section, please provide details to support your response.
- Less than High School/GED
- High School/GED
- Some College
- Associate Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Higher than Masters Degree
03 Your application should reflect ALL education (including high school) and ALL work experience. When we screen applications to determine whether you are qualified for the position, we use the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and the Minimum Education & Experience Requirements. Please address these requirements, in as much detail as possible, on your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes.
- I understand these requirements.
- I understand I may contact the Human Resources Department for clarification.
04 If you earned a degree from an appropriately accredited institution, please indicate your major/minor below. 05 What best describes your verifiable paid work experience in a groundskeeping/general maintenance setting?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
06 What best describes your verifiable paid work experience operating and maintaining power equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, tractors, etc.?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years
- More than 3 years but less than 5 years
- More than 5 years
Required Question