Maintenance/Construction Technician II - MOH65044350

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician II to support facilities, structures, and grounds maintenance at our Spencer, NC site. Working across multiple trades, you will handle semi-skilled upkeep, repair equipment, and play a key role in preparing site infrastructure for our busy schedule of events and public operations.

Join our team and take pride in keeping this one‑of‑a‑kind historic venue running smoothly, with regular hours and event-based

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for onsite HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
• Groundskeeping and lawn equipment maintenance experience.
• Maintenance of historic buildings and structures; small engine / fleet repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on site HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
• Execute regular groundskeeping and lawn equipment maintenance across the site campus.
• Perform routine servicing and minor mechanical repairs on the site's utility fleet and power machinery.
• Conduct bi‑weekly safety walkthroughs and manage safety equipment inventory (AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid).
• Secure historic structures, administrative buildings, tools, and maintenance shop facilities.
• Provide support for events, site rentals, and exhibits installations; coordinate with staff to minimize visitor disruption.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Groundskeeping

Historic buildings maintenance

Small engine / fleet repair

Forklift certification

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Museum of History

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

65044350

Grade

NC06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

Description of Work

Ready to put your hands‑on skills to work across a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic buildings, and a wide variety of events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician II to support facilities, structures, and grounds maintenance at our Spencer, NC site. Working across multiple trades, you will handle semi-skilled upkeep, repair equipment, and play a key role in preparing site infrastructure for our busy schedule of events and public operations. Join our team and take pride in keeping this one‑of‑a‑kind historic venue running smoothly!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on site HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
• Execute regular groundskeeping, complete weed and pest control (obtaining herbicide certification), and maintain outdoor spaces across the site campus.
• Perform routine servicing, minor mechanical repairs, and upkeep for the site's utility fleet, power machinery, and lawn equipment (including trucks, golf carts, and mowers).
• Perform bi‑weekly walkthroughs, manage safety equipment inventory (AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid), identify hazards, and serve as primary liaison to local police and fire departments.
• Secure historic structures, administrative buildings, tools, and maintenance shop facilities through strict locking protocols, perimeter checks, and supply inventory management.
• Provide technical and logistical support, staging, setup, teardown, and post‑use resetting for museum events, site rentals, and exhibit installations.
• Document completed repairs, follow complex work orders, request supplies in advance, and coordinate with staff to minimize visitor disruption.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $48,945.00

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for onsite HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated experience in groundskeeping and lawn equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance of historic buildings and structures.
• Demonstrated experience in small engine / fleet equipment repair
• Forklift / Aerial Lift Operator Certification

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch with evenings and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed.
• Must be able to perform walk‑intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 100lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Sign‑on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. The payout is contingent on funding availability. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

Location

This position is located at: North Caroline Transportation