Maintenance / Construction Tech II

Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S) to support the ASC and satellite laboratories with building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance and repairs. The role involves monitoring chillers, boilers, HVAC systems, incinerators, and related equipment.

Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and one year in the trades, be able to lift up to 75 lbs, and possess or obtain a valid NC

Qualifications

• High school or GED diploma and one year of progressive experience in mechanical/electrical/plumbing
• Must possess, or obtain within 30 days, a valid NC driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair general building, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems
• Monitor chillers, boilers, HVAC, and incinerators
• Repair plumbing and electrical issues as needed

Skills

Building maintenance

Equipment repair

Education

High school or GED

Tools

NC Driver's license

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Agency

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agricultural Sciences Center

Position Number / Grade

Position Number 60011878 Grade NC06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. *** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. *** The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center (ASC) houses the regulatory laboratories for the Department of Agriculture. The labs consist of the Food & Drug Protection Division Chemistry, Microbiology, and Pesticide Residue labs; the Veterinary Division Animal Disease Diagnostic lab; the Standards Division Weights and Measures lab, and the Standards Division Fuel Quality testing lab. These laboratories form the scientific basis for all regulatory work performed by the Department ensuring consumer protection for human and animal food, commerce, and animal health. This facility also houses a Biosafety Level III lab analyzing for pathogenic micro-organisms and an animal necropsy lab.

The Facility Maintenance section is responsible for all buildings and maintenance for the ASC and the three veterinary division’s satellite laboratories. This position assists with maintenance and repairs of the general physical building, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, equipment, and surrounding grounds of the ASC and the three satellite laboratories. This includes assisting with monitoring all operating systems including chillers, boilers, HVAC, and incinerators, and repairing plumbing and electrical issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $35,596-$45,000

• Basic knowledge of the practices, tools, and materials used in general building maintenance and/or the repair of equipment.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days, a valid NC driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Eligibility Requirements

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

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 one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas (mechanical/electrical/plumbing); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

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.

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.

Employer Information

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, insurance and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Additional Resources

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 by clicking here.