General Utility Worker (Temporary - Wilson)

State of North Carolina•Wilson, NC

13d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at 4761 Ward Blvd., Wilson - Wilson County, with Department of Health & Human Services. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. This position will perform as needed in the area of grounds maintenance and upkeep.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Responsibilities

Mowing grass with both push and riding mowers.
Use a variety of gasoline powered equipment, such as string trimmers, concrete edgers, blowers, tractors, and electric carts.
Help maintain plant beds, set out flowers, trees and bushes.
Remove limbs and other debris daily.
Rake and/or mulch leaves during the fall months and will help with snow removal in adverse weather.
Maintain all storm water catch basins to prevent flooding.
Pick up trash and litter on the grounds and empty the outside trash cans daily.
Will assist in maintaining, cleaning and repairing all grounds equipment and facility vehicles.
This position assists in vehicle monthly and daily inspections, minor maintenance, and transports vehicles off site for service.
This position also assists in fueling all vehicles when needed.
Performs other miscellaneous repair and maintenance duties and general duties as assigned by the Director of Plant Operations and/or Direct Supervisor.