*Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10 (Download PDF reader).*

Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf is one of two schools for the deaf in North Carolina that is dedicated to providing an appropriate environment in which a hearing-impaired child can develop to his/her maximum potential in all areas: academic, vocational, communication, social, emotional, and Independent Living skills. The ENCSD serves Kindergarten – 12th grade, serving 54 counties in Eastern North Carolina. The ENCSD is a residential school for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing operating within a regular academic year, Sunday afternoon through Friday 5:00 P.M.

The major purpose of this position is to independently perform routine assigned tasks and to maintain the grounds in a professional manner providing a safe and attractive campus for visitors, staff, and students. Tasks range from simple to moderately complex involving simple hand tools such as but not limited to the following: rake, shovel, hoe, hole diggers, etc., although on occasion more complex tools and machinery will be used such as, but not limited to the following: weed eater, lawn mower, edger, shrub trimmer, chain saw, etc. Preventive maintenance and trouble-shooting equipment are included in routine duties.

This position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 12-month position. Flexible hours may be required as needed by the school calendar or the needs of the program or students.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Working knowledge of grounds keeping and horticultural practices.
• Working knowledge of the cultivation, pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees.
• Proven Skill to make minor repairs to lawnmowers, hose, rakes, pruners, and sprayers.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 Preference will be given to candidates with a valid North Carolina pesticide license.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes paper application submissions.

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, 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 Eastern NC School for the Deaf.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214.

Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard. If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application.

Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax.  All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107): PD107

Fax #: 252-234-1145    
Mailing address:    
Eastern NC School for the Deaf    
1311 US HWY 301 South    
Wilson, NC 27893

Instructions for all non-certified positions (these are positions that DO NOT require a teaching license)

In order to receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application under the Work Experience section; specifically, “Duties Summary”. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.  Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed application. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, will not be accepted.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Jobs Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile and chose “Applications”.  For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job under “Submitted”. For detailed application history for a particular job, click on “history” see your Step Evaluation Progression.  It is not necessary to contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review”.

Continuous recruitment positions (vacancy announcements that do not have a closing date) are reviewed weekly.

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 login to your account.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-204-4442. Or, for technical issues with your Government Jobs applicant account, please call their Help Line at 855-524-5627.

For more information, please contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Department at 252-206-7352.