General Utility Worker

State of North Carolina

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

The North Carolina Aquariums at Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a General Utility Worker. This position reports to the Building Superintendent and is responsible for maintaining the building, exhibits, and grounds of the aquarium in a clean and operating manner.

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.
• Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work will be required.
• Recommended candidate will be subject to a background check prior to hiring.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating basic electrical power tools and/or carpentry hand tools.
• Experience cleaning (such as office, business, or commercial cleaning).

Responsibilities

• Cleaning floors, walls, offices, and public areas. This includes restrooms for staff and public, food service areas, teaching labs, gift shops, auditorium, courtyards, admissions area, husbandry quarantine and holding areas, and the natural habitat area (greenhouse)
• Routine cleaning of all windows, doors, exhibits, etc.
• Removing trash from public and staff containers
• Cleaning furniture and fixtures in office and work areas
• Grounds maintenance tasks including mowing, trimming, mulching, raking, planting, pruning, and watering of plants
• Maintaining and cleaning state vehicles
• Setting up rooms, conferences for public and private meetings, and events both inside and outside of the facility
• Conducting minor maintenance and repairs on the facility and grounds, including unclogging drains, replacing fixtures and bulbs, sanding and painting walls and exhibits, laying carpet and tile, and other repair needs.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed