General Utility Worker

JOB TITLE:General Utility Worker *NC01 WORKING TITLE:Housekeeper VACANCY #:60092989, 60092988 DIVISION:NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher LOCATION:New Hanover County SALARY RANGE:$15.00 hourly APPT. TYPE:Part Time/ Temporary CLOSING DATE:TBD ***Two 6-month seasonal positions available - Hours may vary per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, classified as temporary/part-time, and does not include state benefits. Recommended applicants will be subject to a background check. ***DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions. If you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard, and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR. Agency Description: TheNorth 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. DIVISION INFORMATION: The mission of the North Carolina Aquariums is to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, located 20 miles south of Wilmington, NC, in Kure Beach, overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Fear River. A living collection of over 2,700 animals in 93,000 ft2 of exhibit space attracts and engages over 440,000 visitors each year. The Aquarium is surrounded by protected woodland, marsh, and beach. Visitors often plan to stop at sites adjacent to the Aquarium - Fort Fisher State Recreation Area and historic Fort Fisher Civil War Museum. Fort Fisher Aquarium is a unique place to visit, and work. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This position reports directly to the Building Superintendent or Maintenance/ Construction Technician III and provides general housekeeping duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, removal of trash, cleaning windows, cleaning restrooms and general policing of the facility. This position is also responsible for performing light maintenance work such as changing light bulbs, painting, finishing drywall, cleaning roof drains, care of grounds to include mowing, raking, removing unwanted brush, assisting in cleaning entrance roadsides, and assisting with groundskeeping tasks where needed. Tasks include setting up chairs and tables, attending to special lighting and decorative needs, preparing area, cleanup, resetting timers for nighttime events, etc. These events and meetings occur both during and after hours. This includes loading and unloading or assisting with loading and unloading of packages and supplies. Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays; possess a valid driver's license, lift and carry 75 lbs. and be able to work with strong chemicals. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Experience with housekeeping (such as office, business, or commercial cleaning). TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 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. How to Apply: Completed applications may be submitted by mail, fax, or email, to the address below by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the posting.All relevant experience must be included in the application to receive proper credit. The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. Degrees must be received from an appropriately accredited institution. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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). A North Carolina State Application Form PD-107 is required and may be downloaded from the NC Office of State Personnel website at https://oshr.nc.gov/nc-state-government-paper-application-employment-pd-107 . A cover letter and resume may also be submitted but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the NC State Application PD-107 form. Applications which do not include the applicant’s signature are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Submit State of NC Applications for Employment to:

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