HVAC Maintenance Technician - B'Ship60084074

Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Battleship North Carolina Memorial in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Maintenance Construction Technician III (HVAC) to maintain and repair HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems aboard the Battleship and ashore. You will perform routine maintenance, serve as Maintenance Duty Person, and support visitors during events.

The role requires working weekends/holidays, essential duties during adverse weather, and the ability to supervise contractors and volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of related experience.
• EPA Type I/II/III or Universal technician certification preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Experience directing and supervising contractors and volunteers is a plus.
• Experience maintaining historic or large facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems aboard the Battleship and ashore.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs and serve as Maintenance Duty Person.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays to ensure safety during non-staffed hours.
• Supervise contractors, volunteers, and inmate work‑release participants in preservation activities.
• Assist with event setup and provide public visitor support as needed.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Ventilation systems

Mechanical systems

Supervising contractors

Education

High school diploma / GED

2+ years related experience

EPA Technician certification (Type I/II/III or Universal)

Job description

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the Maintenance Construction Technician III (HVAC) is the maintenance and repair of various mechanical fluid and air handling systems including the original shipboard forced air ventilation system (motors and louvers), modern HVAC systems, and the shore side wastewater lift station. Conducts routine tank and void soundings, maintains shipboard deck drains, and repairs watertight doors and portals. Serves as a senior Battleship staff representative during weekends and after-hours events.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems aboard the Battleship and ashore.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs.
• Serve as the Maintenance Duty Person.
• Work rotating weekends and holidays to ensure the safety and security of the Battleship during non-staffed hours.
• Supervise maintenance contractors, contracted janitorial staff, volunteers, community service groups, and Department of Public Safety inmate work‑release participants in restoration and preservation activities.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Department personnel and other staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for visitors and assist with special event setup and breakdown.
• Provide positive public service by answering visitor questions, explaining the Battleship’s history, assisting during medical emergencies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $57,000.00

To 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.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, and mechanical systems
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing, electrical, alarm, and networking systems
• Demonstrated experience welding, brazing, grinding, painting, carpentry, and/ or deploying preservation techniques
• Demonstrated experience maintaining a historic steel battleship, similar historic facility, or large non‑historic facility
• Demonstrated experience directing and supervising contractors, volunteers, community service groups, etc.

Position / Physical Requirements

Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5 PM with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

This position’s workplace is in-person aboard the Battleship North Carolina.

Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, completing repetitive motions, and smell.

Must be able to exert 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 be able to work in an environment subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, oils, confined areas, passageways, and hazards.

This Position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.

Sign-On Bonus

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*** 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

This position is located at: 1 Battleship Rd. NE Wilmington, NC 28401

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma AND two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

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.

Application Process

Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.

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.

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.

Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: [phone]

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.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs.