Maintenance/Construction Technician I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; Springfield (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Maintenance Construction Technician I to help keep the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market running smoothly. The role covers maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment to provide a clean, welcoming experience for visitors and vendors.

Position is temporary, with the Market operating 8am – 5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday year round; recruitment range starts at $15.00 per hour with potential up to $18.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school or GED or equivalent required, or a combination of education and experience.
• Possession of EPA Type I/II/III or Universal certification may be required by regulation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market.
• Ensure a clean, welcoming experience for all visitors and vendors.
• Follow safety procedures and operate common shop equipment as needed.

Skills

Tools & equipment

Shop equipment

Follow instructions

Physical strength

Lifting ability

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

GED or equivalent

EPA Type I/II/III Technician Certification

Job description

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division Agriculture Consumer Service Job Classification Title S-Operations & Trades (S) Position Number 60095925 Grade TS

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

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. This is temporary position. The Charlotte Regional Farmers Market is your go to destination for farm fresh flavor and local charm. Spanning 22 acres and welcoming over 550,000 visitors a year, it’s packed with vibrant produce, plants, meats, seafood, baked goods, flowers, and handcrafted treasures from across the Carolinas and beyond. The market supports more than 600 community inquiries each month. The Market is open 8am – 5:00pm Wednesday through Sunday Year Round. The Maintenance Construction Technician I helps keep this thriving marketplace running smoothly by maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment while ensuring a clean, welcoming experience for all.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $15.00 an hour - $18.50 an hour

• Skilled in using and maintaining tools and equipment required for daily maintenance work
• Ability to operate common shop and woodworking equipment safely and effectively
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions with accuracy
• Physical strength and stamina to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Comfortable working outdoors in hot and cold temperatures

Please note: If you later accept a permanent or time-limited position with the state, your annual salary may be lower than the annualized equivalent of your hourly rate under this approved pay range. This is due to different factors considered in the pay administration for temporary and permanent/time-limited positions. Assignments are limited to 11 consecutive months, subject to exceptions. After working 11 consecutive months, you will be eligible for reinstatement to temporary employment only if you are separated for at least 31 consecutive calendar days. (Reference: N.C.G.S. §126.6.3(a1)) 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.

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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 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
• 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.

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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.

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