North Dakota State Hospital - Jamestown, ND - Grounds/Maintenance Worker - Temporary (Seasonal)

Pay Rate: $18.00-$20.00/hour Schedule/hours may vary

This position will assist the Plant Services Department (Grounds and Maintenance) in maintaining the State Hospital Campus grounds and buildings in a safe and attractive manner. This position will also assist with garbage collection and transportation of garbage and debris to the city landfill. Primary duties and related tasks are as follows:

Maintain Safety and Appearance of Lawns and Trees

• Operate lawn mower, skid steer, weed trimmers, and hand tools to maintain grass, trees, shrubs, etc.
• Manually mow, trim trees, and weed areas where equipment cannot reach and assist with landscaping.
• Work alongside/supervise client workers, working for the grounds department.

Collect and Transport Garbage and Debris to the City Landfill

• Assist loading garbage truck in collection of garbage throughout the campus.
• Assist with loading tree branches and debris into the dump truck and transport to the city landfill.
• Work alongside/supervise client workers assisting with garbage removal.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Perform minor repairs and maintenance of grounds equipment.
• Test swimming pool chemicals and AED readiness when assigned.
• Assist other Plant Services staff with special projects when assigned. 

Must have a valid drivers license and be 18 years of age.

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If the Department’s Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Ellen Boyar at mjulianboyar@nd.gov or at 701.253.3900.

Employing Unit: ND HHS – NDSH

Unit Phone Number: 701.253-3011

TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.