Grounds Worker I – NCSD Position Available In Burke, North Carolina

Grounds Worker

I – NCSD

State of North Carolina – Dept of Public Instruction Burke County, NC Description of Work • Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of

NC G.S.115 / 115C

therefore, and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information, please refer to Session Law 2023-10 .• Salary is dependent upon the education and experience of the selected candidate• This is a year round, skilled position requiring work experience in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and grass in yard and surrounding areas of state buildings and institutions. About the

School:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) is a residential school that provides Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school programs for students between the ages of 4 (four) and 22 (twenty-two) for deaf and hard-of-hearing students from 47 of North Carolina’s 100 counties. NCSD is one of two schools for the deaf in North Carolina that provides an inclusive and appropriate learning environment in which deaf or hard of hearing children can develop to their maximum potential. The school offers a well rounded education for students by teaching academic, vocational, communication, social, emotional, and Independent Living skills. Our after school programs offer several team sports and special interest clubs. NCSD operates on a regular academic year, Sunday afternoon through Friday at 1:00 p.m. Support services and administration operate year-around. About the

Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to determine the care and treatment necessary to maintain grounds and shrubs in good condition. The position also consults with a supervisor and provides regular updates of treatment plan progress. Non-routine problems concerning the selection, placement, care, and treatment of plants to assure a beautiful and orderly landscape are referred to the supervisor or nursery dealer for advice. Work may include the supervision of a small number of employees. Work is inspected and evaluated on the basis of appearance of the grounds. This position is also required to give general assistance to other staff as needed to meet school property and program needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies An ideal candidate must document all of the following Knowledge, skills and abilities within in the body of their application. Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices. Possess a working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees and the ability to make minor repairs to lawn mowers, hose, rakes, pruners, and sprayers. Proven ability to supervise the work of other employees. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Education and/or experience in grounds work that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade and equivalent to two years of experience in planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants and grasses.

Management Preferences:

Applicants with the ability to use American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate and those with a valid NC Driver’s License to operate State vehicles. Supplemental and Contact Information Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly-situated employees or the selected candidate’s related education and experience. Technical Support questions pertaining to NeoGov please call 1-855-524-5627 The Department of Public Instruction selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence. Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at NC School for the Deaf. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach the Form DD-214. The work experience section on the application must be completed ~~ resume in lieu of work experience will not be accepted. Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide feedback as to the status of your application via telephone call. To check the status of your application after submittal, please sign into your state application account online. It can take approximately 5-8 weeks to fill a position. If you do not receive a telephone call to schedule an interview, please feel free to apply for other jobs of interest and qualifications. We thank you for your interest in employment at NC School for the Deaf and wish you success in your job search. Please visit our school website at www.ncsd.net for more information on our school’s history.

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.