Maintenance/Construction Technician I (Mechanical)

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. This role involves supporting mechanical trades such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs, ensuring facility maintenance and safety during adverse weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have experience in multiple mechanical trades and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in 2 or more mechanical trades.
• Certification in welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on washers/dryers and ranges.
• Support other trades as needed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Vehicle Repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to support mechanical trades at J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center which includes HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and vehicle repair. Using knowledge gained from training and experience this position's responsibilities include: assisting with HVAC and plumbing on routine and emergency repairs as well as assisting with electrical repairs and maintenance of facility lighting needs.

This position will also assist with preventative maintenance, service, and repair on residential and commercial washer/dryers, ranges, and facility transportation. This position will be required to assist other trades within JIRDC's Maintenance Department as needed, and assigned by management.


This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

This is a re-post. All applicants remain under consideration and do not need to re-apply.

Salary Grade NC03; Recruitment Range $31,200.00 - $50,298.00

Position 60038522 - Maintenance - Monday - Friday, 1st shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm), work schedule may vary and include evening, weekend, holiday, and emergencies hours (Required to perform on-call duties as primary or secondary on-call staff.)

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and theCity of Asheville home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Make a living. Make a difference. Make this home.

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information about the wonderful area we call Home.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

• Documented working experience in 2 or moremechanical trades such as but not limited to electrical, plumbing, vehicle/automotive repair, HVAC, or welding.

Management Preferences:

• Documented certification and/or experience in welding.
  

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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 detail.

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 QualificationMay 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.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit NC DHHS: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit NC OSHR: Benefits.