General Utility Worker

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Job Classification Title

General Utility Worker (S)

Position Number

60024049

Grade

NC01

About Us

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation.

Description of Work

This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

The position is responsible for facilities and grounds maintenance, assisting with various construction and woodworking projects, and performing general janitorial services as assigned by the supervisor. This position requires experience in operating outdoor power equipment such as lawn mower, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, leaf blower etc. and perform other duties such as pulling weeds, mulching, shoveling and raking as well as watering grass and flower beds. This position will be assigned to the Carpentry Shop, and the applicant should have basic knowledge of hand tools. Other duties include assisting the carpenter shop with various construction and woodworking projects, such as building wooden boxes, decks, and porches etc. The primary role is to support the crew. The position is exposed to heat, cold and dust. The position requires physical effort as found in cleaning and general land scaping maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC01 $31,200-$48,810

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• Knowledge of janitorial services
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written work assignments
• Experience moving relatively heavy objects and completing manual tasks for considerable periods of time
• Experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammers, screwdrivers, torches, etc.
• Experience operating power equipment such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, weed eaters, skill saws, drills, etc.

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.

Education and/or experience in the performance of a variety of manual tasks that is directly related to the job and consistent with accepted practices of the trade equivalent to one year of experience.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

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:

Carole Cox-Carroll

Email:

[email protected]