General Utility Worker

Class Concept

This is manual work involved in the upkeep of highways, grounds, buildings, and equipment. Positions perform a variety of physical labor tasks requiring some knowledge and experience in their particular work assignments. Duties performed are below the semi-skilled or sub-journey level. Work is performed with only general supervision in repetitive and routine assignments and may be closely supervised when assisting higher-level trades worker in performing more complex work.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of the application of trade skills to the duties assigned.
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in performing work assignments.
• Ability to follow oral work assignments.
• Physical strength sufficient to move relatively heavy objects and to work at heavy manual tasks for considerable periods of time.

Minimum Education 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.