General Utility Worker

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Aquariums

Job Classification Title

General Utility Worker (S)

Position Number

60034843

Grade

NC01

About Us

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!

Description of Work

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.
Key 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $36,327

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment, will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

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

Position/Physical Requirements:

• 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.
• 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.

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. 

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates.  The Sign on bonus is contingent upon the passing of the FY 25-26 budget and it has been certified. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy 

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

** This is a repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered. **

This position is located at: 
374 Airport Road

Manteo, NC 27954

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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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Division Description

Section/Unit Description:
The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina's waterways are so special.

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Supplemental and Contact Information  

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.  

  

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.  

Application Process 

 
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. 

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. 

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. 

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks. 

• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.   

  

Degree/College Credit Verification  

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.  

  

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference  

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.  

  

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  

  

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.  

ADA Accommodations  

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.  

Employment Eligibility  

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).  

  

Sign On Bonus Eligibility (This Should ONLY be listed on positions that are eligible for sign-on bonuses) 

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.   

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here. 

  

CONTACT INFORMATION:   

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 

Division of Human Resources 

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601  

Phone: 919-814-6670 

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.

Recruiter:

Michael Lee Peele

Email:

[email protected]