Maintenance/Construction Technician II

NC Department of Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established state agency is seeking a motivated Maintenance/Construction Technician II to join their Coastal Region Maintenance Team. This full-time position offers a rewarding career with excellent work-life balance and strong state benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. The ideal candidate will possess journeyman-level skills in construction and maintenance, capable of working independently and supervising others. With a focus on preventative maintenance and system repairs, this role contributes significantly to the agency's mission of safeguarding the community. If you're ready to make a difference and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventative maintenance and system replacements.
• Train and supervise incarcerated offenders in the prison environment.

Skills

Journeyman level construction skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Training and supervising others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Relevant certifications (EPA)

Tools

Construction tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services. We have a mission that matters!

The NCDAC / Support Services / Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) is recruiting for an energized and collaborative oriented Maintenance/Construction Technician II to be a part of the Coastal Region Maintenance Team. This position will be assigned to the Coastal Region Maintenance Yard located in Greenville, NC and will be tasked with completing general preventative maintenance and like-in-kind Force Account system replacements. If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today!

A successful candidate for this position shall have journeyman level experience in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of general systems, equipment, and machinery; be able to work independently to complete work assignments received by a supervisor; read and interpret blueprints; and perform other assigned duties. A successful candidate for this position is expected to train and supervise incarcerated offenders within the State prison environment.

This position will have a duty station of Greenville, NC and requires the successful candidate to commute daily to Eastern Correctional Institution Satellite Yard or other agreed upon location to retrieve the State assigned work vehicle. This State-Owned work vehicle is for standard business use and overnight stays when required. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday and may require some overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.

As of January 1, 2025, there are new salary increase adjustments to the State’s pay plan which were approved by the State Human Resources Commission. Effective January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $34,270.00 - $59,973.00. Prior applicants will remain under consideration and do not need to reapply.

Note to Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

• Demonstrated experience in at least one journeyman level construction trade skills within concrete, masonry, carpentry, site work, painting, finishes, and/or equipment operation.
• Experience with the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used within the engineering construction trades relating to the maintenance of buildings.
• Experience with reading schematics and blueprints.

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.

Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

DAC 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions (Download PDF reader).
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 (Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

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