Grounds Worker I

About the Role

This position performs skilled work in planting, cultivating, and caring for shrubs, trees, plants, and grass to maintain the overall appearance of campus grounds.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass using commercial mowers and tractors to keep landscaped areas well maintained.
• Maintain shrubs and flower beds by pruning, weeding, edging, and trimming with equipment such as weed eaters, edgers, hedgers, blowers, sprayers, and chain saws.
• Make minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance such as sharpening lawn mower blades.
• Keep catch basins and ground gutters clean, remove broken limbs, and perform raking, edging, and weed trimming to ensure safe and attractive grounds.
• During ice and snow conditions, apply salt to walkways and other designated areas to help maintain campus safety.
• Operate heavy equipment, including tractors, skid steers, backhoes, and bucket trucks, and clean equipment.

Skills and Qualifications

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Basic to general knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with grounds keeping and landscaping.
• Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to the work.
• Ability to operate common types of shop equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.

Pay

Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $48,810.00

Schedule

Work Hours: 7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center.