General Utility Worker (Moving/Hauling)

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

High school diploma or equivalent with three (3) years of related experience in performing a variety of grounds maintenance tasks, moving and hauling.

Experience operating heavy duty motorized equipment, small engine grounds equipment and garbage truck.

Valid Driver's License

General Utility Worker performs physical labor that includes grounds upkeep, moving and hauling and setting up for special events. This position will also drive the University's sanitation truck and/or other vehicle daily to collect and remove trash, recyclables, and non-recyclable waste materials from campus facilities and grounds.

Facilities Operations is responsible for providing services relative to buildings and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling. In addition Facilities Operations' expanding responsibilities include providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives. Maintain, improve and expand all campus buildings, campus image and educational opportunities for all people. More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 126 academic buildings, ten residences and seven farm buildings. Moreover, the Small Projects Unit manages in-house all campus renovation and repair projects that do not exceed $300k.

Work as a tradesman's helper, cleaning campus of debris, cleaning walks and curbs, cutting lawns, edging/trimming, pruning shrubs and trees, mulching, planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Remove snow and ice (adverse weather clean-up).
Move and haul furniture or other materials including chemicals and gases manually or otherwise.
Set-up and break down for special events.
Performs maintenance of grounds: seeds, fertilizes, installs fences and sign posts.
Assists with safe application of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers.

Operates riding mowers, farm tractors, and other grounds equipment/attachments, etc. safely.
Trash/Recycling Collection:
Drive pickup truck and utility vehicles to provide assistance with trash collection as needed.
Collect recyclable waste from buildings.
Inspect grounds and other exterior trash barrels for recyclables, sorting into specialized containers while avoiding contamination.
Dispose of recyclables at established sites around Guilford County.
Collect data (weight tickets, cost, etc.) and turns in to supervisor for reports.
Assist with trash collection by walking and policing the campus to pick up debris.
Comply with all policies and procedures regarding safety, security, emergencies and energy.
Report to work on time and in complete uniform and safety gear.

Practice safe operating procedures with equipment, around students and facilities.
Attend safety meetings, wears personal protective clothing for the season.
Completes assignments according to OSHA safety standards and practices safe use of chemicals and/or fertilizers in planting, as well as in the operation of tools, equipment or vehicles.

Follow oral and written instructions and asks questions to complete tasks.
Act as a lead worker for laborers in group to upkeep and grade grounds area, seed, dig holes and plant shrubs.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork.

Communicate and work cooperatively with fellow workers, and others in an acceptable manner.
Follow oral and written instructions and ask questions to complete tasks.
Listen to co-workers' questions or self-identifies questions that need answering.
Select an appropriate person to consult to get a workable answer that can allow for progress in accomplishing the job.
Listen and respond to customer's needs timely and respectfully.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;