Facility Maintenance Manager I

State of North Carolina; Askewville (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina’s Adult Correction agency seeks a Maintenance/Construction Supervisor IV to oversee maintenance, repair operations, and staff at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC. The role requires strong supervisory skills and broad building trades expertise.

You will direct work orders, preventive maintenance, and safety measures, while coordinating with designers, contractors and regulators to ensure facility integrity.

Qualifications

• Direct journey level work in a variety of trades; read schematics and blueprints.
• Train, direct and supervise subordinates; establish and maintain relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of repair, maintenance and construction techniques; tools and materials.
• Working knowledge of building codes, environmental rules and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and repair operations at the facility.
• Direct staff in building trades and grounds maintenance; manage work orders and preventative programs.
• Contribute to safety assessments and procurement of supplies; advise on technical facility aspects.
• Liaise with designers, contractors and regulatory agencies on facility projects.

Skills

Direct journey level work

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Repair and maintenance knowledge

Education

Associate degree in construction management

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPA certification (Type I/II/III)

Job description

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Supervisor IV (NS)

Position Number

65023527

Grade

NC17

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Located at Bertie Correctional Institution in Windsor, NC. Primary responsibilities for supervision, administrative and paraprofessional engineering work in the management of maintenance and repair operations. Duties will include all aspects of management and supervision of staff skilled in building trades and grounds maintenance and management of all facility maintenance, utility systems, mechanical systems, minor construction and renovation. This position is required to be knowledgeable of general construction plans and specific security components within the correctional institution. Work includes making final tech decisions in a wide variety of trades administering work orders, directing preventative maintenance program, purchasing supplies and materials, maintaining stock control for tools and supplies, advising management concerning the technical aspects of the facility. Acts as primary liaison to the designers, contractors, local officials and regulatory agencies, technically representing the facility to state construction and other government units, participating in overall management and policy making for the facility. This position normally works under general administration and limited tech supervision, responsible for inspecting facility for maintenance needs and safety hazards. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to direct journey level work in a variety of trades, read schematics and blueprints
• Ability to train, direct and supervise subordinates and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Thorough knowledge of repair, maintenance and construction techniques and of tools, methods, practices, materials and equipment used in the building and mechanical trades.
• Working knowledge of building codes, environmental rules and all other rules and regulations governing repair, maintenance and construction of facilities.

Salary Range

$60,881 - $106,544

This is an Anticipated Vacancy: Vacancy Effective Date: 12/1/2026

This job posting will close at 11:59 pm, the night before the end date listed above.

State Benefits Information :

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insuranceoptions
• RetirementPlans
• NC FlexSupplementalBenefits
• PaidVacation,Sick,andCommunityServiceLeave
• Paid ParentalLeave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

About the Division of Institutions :

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Application Information :

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.

Education Equivalency Verification:

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference:

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• 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 members 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.

PREA Requirement:

The NCDAC must adhere to the US Department of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NCDAC: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate’s degree in construction management, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology or mechanical engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressive experience in construction or facility maintenance including two (2) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades including two (2) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and/or repair of buildings and facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.