General Utility Worker (Temporary - Wilson)

OSHR Temporary Solutions; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

OSHR Temporary Solutions is seeking a grounds maintenance helper for a temporary role in Wilson, North Carolina. The position involves mowing, operating various gasoline-powered equipment, maintaining plant beds, and assisting with routine vehicle inspections and repairs under supervision of the Plant Operations Director.

The job pays $18.00 per hour, with eligibility for HDHP health coverage for long-term temporary staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

One year of education/experience

Job description

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.

Description of Work

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. Visitwww.nctemporarysolutions.comfor 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.

Company Culture

Register North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.