Housekeeper

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As per N.C. G.S. 126 , this Position is designated as Exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA).

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This position is located at:

1 Festival Park

Manteo, North Carolina 27954

Primary Purpose of Position:

This position will handle a variety of manual work involved in housekeeping; Position/Individual will require some knowledge in their work assignments. Work is performed with only general supervision in repetitive and routine assignments and may be closely supervised when assisting higher-level tradesman in performing more complex work. Position may be requested to work varied hours to help cover daily activities as well as evening events to include but not limited to concerts and meetings.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The position will assist with dusting, sweeping, waxing and vacuuming all floors.
• General cleaning of offices and buildings.
• Maintaining and cleaning all appliances and washing of windows and blinds on site.
• Daily cleaning of eight restrooms including tile floors, commodes, partitions, sinks and counter tops and restrooms and dressing rooms in the Pavillion.
• Replace light bulbs, unstop drains, changes air filters, minor painting, and minor equipment repairs.
• Monitors and maintains site fire extinguishers.
• Position may be asked to pick-up of trash on grounds, routine trash removal, weeding, planting, pruning, sweeping of walks and decks.
• May be asked to assist with setting up and taking down of tables and chairs for meetings, art shows, and special inside and outdoor events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work Tuesday Saturday 6:30am 3:00pm with some holidays and evenings
• Must be able to perform work in inclement weather throughout the course of the year along with working in a climate-controlled area with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to follow oral and/or written work assignments with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to e xert 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 with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have the ability to perform physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture and operating heavy cleaning equipment.

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.

Management Prefers:

• Knowledge in the proper use and care of equipment and tools needed to perform work assignments.
• Knowledge of established cleaning procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of minor maintenance of an office and building.
• Knowledge of OSHA-applicable requirements and adherence to maintain compliance in the proper use of tools, scaffolding, etc. needed to perform daily assigned tasks.

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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Education and/or experience in housekeeping work that is directly related to the job.

Section/Unit Description:

Roanoke Island Festival Park is a 27-acre site. First opening in 1983 with the Elizabeth II , a 16th century replica sailing vessel, and a visitors center. In 1998, an expansion project was completed adding an 8,500 sq. ft. Adventure Museum; a 240-seat film/small performance indoor theatre; a 50-seat auditorium; Ticket Sales; a 3,000-sq. ft. meeting room; an outdoor performance pavilion with lawn seating for 3,500; a museum store; administrative offices; maintenance facilities; waterside boardwalks; and a public Kayak Launch. Visit us at to learn more!

Division Description:

The Division of State Historic Sites was established to coordinate the administration of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources State Historic Sites Program, which includes 27 historic sites across North Carolina and Division offices located in Raleigh. We connect people to North Carolinas history, sharing the power of place to inspire a common future through preservation, education, and transformative engagement.

Agency Description:

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 Departments 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!

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
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Be sure to complete the application in full . Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

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.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

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.

Veterans and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans 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

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.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Caroline McClintock

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

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