General Utility Worker
About The Position
This posting is for a General Utility Worker in the Charlotte Equipment Shop in Mecklenburg County. Duties involve a variety of manual tasks in the upkeep of the Departments standards to include sweeping, mopping, dusting, removal of trash, cleaning of windows, cleaning of restrooms, yard maintenance, washing of equipment, light mechanical repairs and assisting Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technicians in various projects, picking up parts, and performs other related duties as required. Selected candidate will be expected to have some knowledge of the application of trade skills to do the duties assigned. Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignment. Ability to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor. Work will require exposure to all types of weather. Work may require lifting to 50lbs. Position requires work during any adverse weather or extreme circumstances which can lead to working extended daily hours, weekends, and holidays. Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations; prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records; understand both written and oral instructions; move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment; and safely operate equipment for testing purposes. Ability to demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example. Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals. The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle. Safety toe shoes required.
Requirements
- Some knowledge of the application of trade skills to do the duties assigned
- Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignment
- Ability to perform assigned tasks and follow oral and written instructions as directed by supervisor
- Ability to perform duties of position in accordance with all safety regulations
- Ability to understand both written and oral instructions
- Ability to read and interpret Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) manuals
- Legally operate a motor vehicle
- Safety toe shoes required
- Experience using small hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, post hole diggers, hammer, screwdriver, torch, etc.
- Experience operating power tools such as lawn mowers, hand trimmers, air compressors, chainsaw, weed eater, skill saw, drill, etc.
- Experience performing manual labor
- Equivalent to one year of 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
Responsibilities
- Sweeping, mopping, dusting
- Removal of trash
- Cleaning of windows
- Cleaning of restrooms
- Yard maintenance
- Washing of equipment
- Light mechanical repairs
- Assisting Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technicians in various projects
- Picking up parts
- Performing other related duties as required
- Prepare and maintain paperwork essential to employment, equipment repair, inventory, and service records
- Move parts and material necessary to repair and maintain equipment
- Safely operate equipment for testing purposes
- Demonstrate commitment to provide safe working environment by leading by example
Benefits
- Variety of leave options
- Professional development opportunities
- Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
