Maintenance/Construction Technician III

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance/Construction Technician III to join their team. This full-time position involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on laboratory and facility equipment across multiple locations. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to troubleshoot various systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical. Join a mission-driven organization that values environmental stewardship and offers comprehensive state benefits, including eligibility for loan forgiveness programs. If you're passionate about making a difference and have the required skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

State benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in preventative maintenance on buildings and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret building codes and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency repairs.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Inventory management

Reading building codes

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing tools

Job description

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?

DEQ has an open opportunity for a Maintenance/Construction Technician III.

* It is full-time (40 hours per week) withState Benefits *

Description of Work:

This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain laboratory and facility equipment and for performing general maintenance and machinery repairs for four buildings encompassing 51,000 square feet, HVAC and other related facilities located at the Department of Environmental Quality Water Science Laboratory facilities located at the Reedy Creek Road Complex along with other DEQ occupied sites across the state of North Carolina. The position will participate in an on-call rotation. This position performs physical tasks for an extended period and requires lifting up to 100 pounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly preventative maintenance tasks on commercial electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, carpentry, heating and HVAC systems.
• Ordering and maintaining a prescribed load listing of supplies and for maintaining stock control procedures for tools, parts and supplies needed to maintain electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating, generator and HVAC systems.
• Identify, isolate, and rectify faults so that the failed equipment and machinery can be restored to an operational condition within the tolerances or limits established for in-service operations.
• Provide limited contract oversight for housekeeping, grounds, building maintenance.
• Participate in on-call rotations to include some weekend work.

The Division of Facilities, Health, and Safety Services:

This Section is responsible for building facility maintenance and repairs which includes responsibility for two major buildings (Archdale and Green Square), four buildings located along Reedy Creek Road Complex, Division of Coastal Management in Morehead City with three district offices, Division of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City, fixed assets, vehicles, over 200 easement stewardship sites, and all leases related to property inclusive of seven regional offices in Asheville, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Mooresville, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, and Washington.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Recruitment Range: $38,516.00 - $46,320.00
This position is located at: NCDEQ Water Sciences Laboratories - 4405 Reedy Creek Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented work experience performing preventative maintenance on buildings and/or equipment.
• Documented work experience maintaining inventory and/or ordering supplies.
• Documented work experience in reading and/or interpreting building codes and/or blueprints.

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years 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.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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