Maintenance/Construction Technician II

State of North Carolina; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Western Ag Programs seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S) to perform a variety of building, utilities, and equipment maintenance duties at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair facility.

The role involves operating different machinery, ensuring a safe environment, and may require weekend work with the Weekend Complex Coordinator.

Qualifications

• High school or GED with 1 year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas or equivalent.
• EPA certification may be required as per federal regulations for certain tech roles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds to keep them safe and functional.
• Perform building and utilities repairs and basic equipment maintenance.
• Operate motorized equipment and landscaping tasks as required.
• Support event-related needs at the facility, including weekends.

Skills

Building repair

Equipment maintenance

Farm equipment operation

Ring footing needs

Written instructions

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year experience in trade areas

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Western Ag Programs

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

60011667

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.

The WNC Agricultural Center is a self-supporting, multi-use complex that operates 364 days per year. The primary purpose of the facility is to serve the horse/ livestock and trade show industries and meet the needs of both the agricultural and non-agricultural community by providing and maintaining buildings and grounds capable of hosting equine events, trade shows, conventions, seminars, community events, and public expos, as well as carrying out all activities of the annual North Carolina Mountain State Fair. The North Carolina Mountain State Fair serves the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial, educational, governmental, and other agencies across the State and its visitors.

This position will encompass a variety of responsibilities, some of which will change from day to day as the demands change with each event taking place at the facility. This position is part of the general maintenance workforce, keeping buildings in good repair and clean. Some of the duties for this position include but are not limited to: building repair, equipment maintenance, utilities repair, maintaining and operating a variety of motorized equipment, and landscaping. The main goal of this position and facility as a whole is to maintain a safe environment for staff, patrons, exhibitors, and their animals at all times. This position will work some weekends or alternating weekends with the Weekend Complex Coordinator as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $60,000

• Experience in building repair, utilities repair and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with operating farm tractors, trucks, skid steer loader and other similar equipment.
• Ability to understand specific needs of the users (ring footing requirements and other special needs) is required.
• Ability to perform routine task and to understand oral and written instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally to perform task.

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.

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.