Salary: $31,200.00 - $45,622.00 Annually Location : Wake County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 24-06020 Department: Dept of Health and Human Services Division: SEC OFFICE - PROP & CONSTRUCTION Opening Date: 09/23/2024 Closing Date: 10/11/2024 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: General Utility Worker Position Number: 60038434 Section: Property & Construction Salary Grade: NC01 Description of Work**THIS IS A REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY** Position is assigned to the General Trades Shop within DHHS - Central Regional Maintenance on the Dorothea Dix Campus/Governor Morehead School Campus in Raleigh, NC. Position will perform a wide variety of general building maintenance and facility support functions which will include:
- Installation of miscellaneous office furnishings; assembly/disassembly of office cubicle systems;
- Assemble various types of office equipment and furniture; repair/install window treatments;
- Assemble new equipment; and move furniture and office equipment to relocate offices; power wash buildings and structures;
- Install/repair campus road signs.
Position is an essential position and will be required to report to work during periods of adverse weather and may be required to report for duty during emergency callback conditions and assigned on-call rotation. About the DHHS Office of Property & Construction: The Division of Property and Construction provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus which consists of 35 buildings totally 944,700 square feet of building space on 326 acres and provides basic maintenance and grounds services for the Governor Morehead School which has 31 buildings totaling 291,000 square feet of building space. About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS): The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed eligible for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
- Qualified applicants will need a general knowledge of the principles and techniques used in the duties assigned.
- Documented skills in the use of all common hand and power tools.
- Proven ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Able to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.
- Current and valid NC Driver's License.
Management preference will be given to candidates with:
- at least one (1) year of experience in general facility maintenance working as a repair technician or similar position maintaining and repairing facility equipment and furnishings, including moving, assembling, and relocating office furniture and equipment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 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 The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trust will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-###-####. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click Application Status . For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-###-####. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-###-####.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide supporting information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
(NOTE: AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR SEE RESUME DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
- Yes, I understand and have fully completed all requirements.
02 Do you currently possess a valid NC driver's license?
03 Are you able to exert moderate to heavy physical energy in performing work duties?
04 Do you have the ability to do the following:Regularly and safely: lift up to 100 pounds, climb stairs and ladders, work in tight spaces, stand for the majority of the day, endure extended outdoor field conditions at any time of the year, negotiate uneven outdoor terrain on foot.
05 Which of the following best describes your experience in operating small hand and power tools?
- None
- Limited
- Intermediate
- Advanced
06 Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
- Company or OSHR Website
- Employee Referral
- Conference / Career Fair
- Email campaign
- Professional Association or Industry-specific job board
- Indeed
- LinkedIn
- NC Nursing Board email
- Google
- Other General Job Boards
- Other Search Engines
- Other Social Media
- Internet Advertisement
- TV / Radio
07 Please give additional detail regarding where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.). Required Question