General Utility Worker (Temporary - Wilson)

State of North Carolina; Kansas; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of State Human Resources in North Carolina is seeking a General Utility Worker (S) to perform grounds maintenance and related tasks. The role supports the Department of Health & Human Services at Wilson location, focusing on safe, efficient outdoor operations.

Responsibilities include mowing, using various gasoline tools, maintaining beds, debris removal, and seasonal snow tasks. One year of related manual tasks experience or a compatible education/experience mix is expected.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in performing a variety of manual tasks related to the job.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Mow grass with push and riding mowers.
• Operate gasoline-powered equipment such as trimmers, edgers, blowers, and tractors.
• Maintain plant beds and outdoor landscaping.
• Remove limbs and debris daily.
• Rake/mulch leaves in fall and assist in snow removal.
• Maintain storm water basins to prevent flooding.
• Pick up trash and empty outdoor bins daily.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of grounds equipment and vehicles.
• Assist in vehicle inspections and routine servicing.

Skills

Mowing grass

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Vehicle inspections

Tools

Gasoline-powered equipment

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

General Utility Worker (S)

Grade

NC01

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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.

Key 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.

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.

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.