Director of Maintenance

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial is seeking a Maintenance Director to supervise a team of maintenance technicians and volunteers, oversee restoration and preservation projects, and manage budgets for a large historic facility.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple trades, coordination of contractors, and a focus on safety, OSHA/EPA compliance, and emergency preparedness for staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma and three years of progressive facility maintenance experience.
• Experience in at least three trades (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.).
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers and coordinating contractors.
• Ability to develop budgets and long-term maintenance plans.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA rules and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects by staff and volunteers.
• Maintain electrical power and lighting systems.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance for staff and volunteers.
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts.
• Interact with visitors and support events and activities at the Memorial.
• Direct maintenance department budget and schedules and allocate resources.

Skills

Maintenance management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Project supervision

Volunteer coordination

Emergency preparedness

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description of Work

Supervise all Maintenance Technicians within the Maintenance Department. Develop budgets and project lists for the Maintenance Department. Oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects by both full-time and part-time staff and volunteers. Maintain electrical power and lighting systems. Ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA rules by all maintenance and volunteer staff. Serve as back-up to the Assistant Director on all maintenance, repair, and safety-related tasks, including leading emergency preparedness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the installation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, IT, communications, structural, and other facility systems throughout the Battleship Memorial.
• Direct Maintenance Department staff, volunteers, and community service groups supporting the upkeep of the Battleship and surrounding grounds.
• Develop departmental budget and work schedules while effectively allocating resources to meet maintenance and preservation needs.
• Maintain electrical systems and emergency systems and serve as the technical liaison for the Battleship.
• Serve as the Memorial’s Safety Officer, ensuring safe conditions; assist with accident investigations, safety mitigation, and SDS compliance.
• Supervise Night Watch staff and ensure the site is properly secured and maintained outside of regular operating hours.
• Interact positively with visitors, answer questions about the Battleship and its history, assist during medical emergencies, and support special events and activities at the Memorial.

Please note: This job posting closes at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before September 26, 2026.

Recruitment Range

$50,000.00 - $78,500.00

Applicants who possess the following are preferred

• Experience overseeing maintenance or facilities operations for a large, complex, or historic facility.
• Experience working with historic preservation, restoration, or the maintenance of historically significant structures.
• Experience supervising skilled trades staff and coordinating contractors, volunteers, or outside work groups.
• Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and long-term facility maintenance plans.
• Broad technical knowledge across multiple trades, with the ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues and coordinate specialized repairs.

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and holidays required as needed.
• Must be able to work frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes, and other confined areas as work is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Must be able to occasionally work while wearing a respirator.
• Must be able to work being subject to extreme heat, hazards, noise, oils, vibration, inside environmental conditions, and outside environmental conditions.

Sign‑On Bonus Offering

A sign‑on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

Location

1 Battleship Rd. NE

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

three (3) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including journey level experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Division Description

The Battleship North Carolina Memorial serves as the State’s memorial to those North Carolinians who served and died in WWII, as well as a tribute to all veterans past and present. In addition, the Battleship Memorial serves as an attraction and a center of education for all levels of students.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

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.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s 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. Employee eligible for a sign‑on must work at least 20 hours per week.

All Sign‑on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign‑on Policy can be found here.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.