Grounds Worker II

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Job Classification Title

Grounds Worker II (S)

Position Number

65015129

Grade

NC03

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Administration Facility Management Division is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Grounds Worker II responsible for a variety of grounds maintenance tasks in the Landscaping Services section in the downtown Raleigh, Garner Road, and Blue Ridge Road complexes. 

This position serves as lead worker and technical resource to landscape crews involved in a variety of landscape maintenance work such a preparing for and planting shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns; installing hardened landscape structures; implementing scheduled landscape maintenance routines, and diagnosing diseased shrubs, trees, flowers, and lawns and taking remedial action.

Key Responsibilities:

-Waters lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and ground covers.
-Operates power equipment and hand tools such as tillers, weed eaters, blowers, aerators, push and riding mowers, edgers, chain saws, and hedge trimmers in mowing grass, edging sidewalks and curbs, trimming shrubbery, aerating soil, and removing trees and shrubs.
-Rakes leaves, weed control, applies mulch, picks up trash, and clears debris.
-Plants shrubs, flowers, and grass according to detailed instructions.
-Supervises inmates through providing training and instruction, reviewing work upon for quality and adherence to instructions, and ensuring that they are using proper safety equipment and precautions.

This position is located at: 431 North Salisbury St. Raleigh NC 27603

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $38,563

Recruitment Range: $31,200-$38,563

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

• Considerable knowledge of plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance.

• Ability to observe plants and identify plants and plant problems.

• Ability to assess condition and health of plants.

• Ability to lift heavy materials and to perform manual tasks.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment.

• Ability to organize a work schedule, determine priorities, manage a crew, and maintain effective work relationships.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and to maintain required records.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Great customer service skills. 

• Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.

Minimum Education and 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of progressive experience in horticultural work; or associate’s degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Incentives with NC State Government

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:

• 12 annual paid holidays

• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.

• NC State Retirement Plan

Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
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SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.  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 and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Department of Administration
Human Resources Management Office
Attn: Human Resources Specialist
325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC  27699-1322
Phone: 984-236-0040

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:

Lauren Michelle Scott

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]