Maintenance/Construction Technician I

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Administration is looking for a Maintenance/Construction Technician I to perform diverse grounds maintenance tasks in Raleigh. The role involves pest inspection, irrigation tasks, and usage of power tools while ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates should possess a valid NC driver's license and basic trade knowledge.

Benefits

12 annual paid holidays

Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits

NC State Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Requires basic to general knowledge of maintenance trades.
• Physical strength to perform heavy tasks.
• Valid NC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings for pest presence and apply control measures.
• Operate and maintain irrigation systems.
• Oversee grounds maintenance tasks and supervise inmates.

Skills

Basic knowledge of assigned trades

Ability to read pesticide labels

Knowledge of irrigation systems

Skill in using tools and equipment

Ability to diagnose plant health issues

Ability to plant trees, shrubs, and flowers

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description of Work

*MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $45,372

Maintenance/Construction Technician I

NC Department of Administration

Facility Management Division

Position: 60014821NC03

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $45,372.00

This position is located at:

431 North Salisbury St. Raleigh NC 27603

Employment Incentives with NC State Government

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:

• 12 annual paid holidays

• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision.

• NC State Retirement Plan

Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.
Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact.

**Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here: Join Our Team | NC DOA**

Come Join Our Team!

The North Carolina Department of Administration Facility Management Division is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and skilled Maintenance/Construction Technician I responsible for a variety of grounds maintenance tasks in the Landscaping Services section in the downtown Raleigh, Garner Road, and Blue Ridge Road complexes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection of buildings to determine the presence of pests, and in the application of routine procedures or control measures to eliminate or control infestation.
• Operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Water lawns, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and ground covers.
• Operates power equipment and hand tools such as tillers, weed eaters, blowers, aerators, push and riding mowers, edgers, chain saws, and hedge trimmers in mowing grass, edging sidewalks and curbs, trimming shrubbery, aerating soil, and removing trees and shrubs.
• Rakes leaves, weed control, applies mulch, picks up trash, and clears debris.
• Plants shrubs, flowers, and grass according to detailed instructions.
• Supervises inmates through providing training and instruction, reviewing work upon for quality and adherence to instructions, and ensuring that they are using proper safety equipment and precautions.

Division/ Department Overview

The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION THAT CLEARLY REFLECTS WORK EXPERIENCE THAT DEMONSTRATESALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

· Basic to general knowledge of the principles and techniques of assigned trades.

· Ability to read, understand, and follow pesticide packaging labels, including safety requirements, in the use of products.

· Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.

· Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary for the work.

· Ability to diagnose plant health problems and determine remedial action.

· Considerable knowledge of the techniques involved in planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.

· Ability to read blueprints.

· Ability to operate the more common types of shop equipment.

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

· Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCE:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Great customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal/ human relations skills and ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and utilize various software programs.

Other Requirements:

Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License and acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Structural Pest Control License issued by the NC Department of Agriculture as a Public Operator or obtain within 160 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades; 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE **

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new NEOGOV Online Job Application System (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina) for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference. 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 and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office.

CONTACT INFORMATION
NC Department of Administration
Human Resources Management Office
Attn: Human Resources Specialist
325 N Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1322
Phone: [phone]