Public Services Assistant

Date Posted: 07/14/2021

Department: Public Services

Compensation: $24,378

Hours: Full-time

Deadline: 07/30/2021

Position Objectives

This position is responsible for assisting with various divisions and operations of the Department of Public Services. Successful performance helps ensure safety and efficiency in all operations of county services. Provides a diverse range of routine general services support to all operating departments within Public Services including Facility Maintenance, Animal Services, Waste Collections and Disposal, Recycling and Water Department. May perform inspections, clerical services, equipment operation, basic maintenance and repair, materials handling, custodial services, logistical support, routine security, customer services, and/or other related duties in accordance with day-to-day operations of the specified departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine safety inspections on county buildings to ensure compliance and safe operations. May demonstrate proper usage of fire extinguishers as requested.
• Performs various Safety operations and traffic control as needed with Nebo Water operations and installations.
• Performs various operations and inspections related to Fire Sprinklers and riser operations at the Universal Complex.
• Carries out various activities and assignments related to Trails Safety and vandalism prevention.
• Performs various Safety operations and inspections to assist the Waste and Water Manager in the areas of Waste Collection, Waste Disposal and Recycling.
• Maintains safety, cleanliness and serviceability of facilities, grounds, and/or equipment as assigned and used for job duties and responsibilities.
• Performs various general office support as assigned; may act as courier for the department in the pickup and delivery of documents, materials, equipment, and/or supplies.
• Performs miscellaneous Facility Maintenance job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Valid North Carolina driver's license. 

Desirable Training and Experience

Benefits

Benefits after 90 days: 

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance 

Membership in the Local Government Retirement System- lifetime pension if an employee retires from a Local Government position

Supplemental retirement 401k/457 - 2% of the employee's salary contributed by McDowell County each pay period. 

Sick and vacation

Holiday pay begins immediately  

How to Apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions. 

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

• on our website: www.mcdowellgov.com- under “Employment Opportunities
• McDowell County Administration Building: 60 East Court St Marion, NC 28752
• McDowell County Administration Annex: 100 Spaulding Rd, Suite #1 Marion, NC 28752
• Employment Security Commission: 316 Baldwin Ave Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted:

• in the locked box at the County Administration building: 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• in person at the Administration Annex: 100 Spaulding Rd, Suite #1 Marion, NC 28752
• By mail to: McDowell County Human Resources, 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• By email to: employment@mcdowellgov.com
• By fax to: 828-659-9476