Maintenance/Construction Tech II (Carpenter) - Murdoch Developmental Center

NC; Butner, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician II (Carpenter) to maintain 600,000 sq ft of facilities, oversee renovations, repairs, and adaptive builds for residents.

Duties include door adjustments, lock work, cabinetry, furniture repair, concrete finishing, tile replacement, roofing, and fabrication of adaptive items; uses hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of progressive carpentry experience or equivalent.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Experience in commercial/industrial maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform building maintenance, renovations, and repairs.
• Install doors, locks, cabinetry, and furniture.
• Pour and finish concrete; tile replacement/installation.
• Operate hand tools and heavy equipment; ensure quality per work orders.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Tool use

Driver's license

Industrial maintenance

2 years carpentry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

## Maintenance/Construction Tech II (Carpenter) - Murdoch Developmental CenterApply: Granville County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 1, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-122188**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Murdoch Developmental Center**Job Classification Title**Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)**Position Number**60050661**Grade**NC06 **About Us**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. **Description of Work**Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities. To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Personnel Health Care Registry. The primary purpose of the Plant Maintenance Section is to ensure the successful operation of the physical plant and facility infrastructure. Carpentry is responsible for requisition and procurement of materials, project management, and construction of new structures. This position is responsible for all aspects of building maintenance, including the renovation, repair, and functional alteration of 600,000 square feet of building space. Work assignments also include tasks such as door adjustments, lock repair and installation, cabinetry, furniture repair, pouring and finishing concrete, masonry, vinyl and ceramic tile replacement and installation, roofing, and fabrication of adaptive items for Murdoch Center’s clients. Work performed by carpentry maintenance staff involves the use of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment. Work is reviewed by a supervisor through inspection of completed work for quality and compliance with work orders. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00** This is a Repost. Previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered for Position.*The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:*• Some experience in carpentry work or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Some skill in the use of tools, materials and equipment commonly used in the performance of carpentry work • Valid Driver’s License • Experience in commercial/industrial maintenance environment • 2 years’ experience in carpentry work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Physical Requirements: ADA-Heavy WorkThis Position Is Designated As Mandatory And *Must* Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.Work schedule is 7:00am to 3:30pm with a half hour lunch, Monday through Friday.**About Murdoch Developmental Center:** Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area. Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.**To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the *North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry*. To learn more about Murdoch Developmental Center, click the link to watch the video below:****https://vimeo.com/268881255****Supplemental Contact Information:**DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.*Application Process* **Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application, to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be* **must be submitted by** **11:59pm** **prior to the closing date.*** Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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.*Veteran’s and National Guard Preference** Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (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 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), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone]. **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; 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.