Maintenance/Construction Technician III

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NCFlex program

Paid vacation

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to perform routine and corrective maintenance at the NC State Laboratory of Public Health & Chief Medical Examiners Office in Raleigh, NC.

The role requires journeyman level work in Plumbing and at least one other trade (HVAC, Electrical, or Carpentry), with duties including service/repair of complex systems and on-call support. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of progressive experience in trade areas.
• EPA refrigeration and/or universal technician certification may be required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on facilities systems.
• Service and repair plumbing systems including heat-exchangers, fixtures, and related equipment.
• Assist with planning projects and meeting deadlines; perform on-call maintenance as scheduled.

Skills

General maintenance

Reading instructions/drawings

Code interpretation

Ability to read and follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPA Type I/II/III or Universal certification

Job description

Agency & Posting Details

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division SEC OFFICE - PROP , CONSTRUCTION Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number 60038439 Grade NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position will be assigned to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health & Chief Medical Examiners Office located at 4312 District Drive Raleigh, NC. The Maintenance/Construction Technician III is responsible for performing routine, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and repairs, ensuring that assigned systems within the NC State Laboratory of Public Health & Chief Medical Examiners Office facilities are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.

This position is required to perform at the Journeyman level in the Plumbing trade and at the Journeyman level in at least one other trade preferably HVAC, Electrical, or Carpentry.

This position will be required to service and repair plumbing systems including heat-exchangers, plumbing fixtures, air, gas, oil, water, steam, and waste systems. Duties may also include construction, maintenance, installation, repair, and/or renovation of buildings and related systems including (1) or more of the following highly complex trades: HVAC, electrical, steam, carpentry, and electronics.

Maintain records such as maintenance work orders, time sheets, preventive maintenance logs, and material purchase receipts. Assist Facility Maintenance Supervisor with planning projects, assigning tasks, and ensuring project deadlines are accomplished. Serve on-call duties as scheduled and provide corrective and preventive facility maintenance as needed. Assist other trade shops as directed, as well as other duties deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.

Must have a valid driver's license upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of buildings and/or related equipment and machinery; Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades; Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or related power equipment; Ability to read and interpret applicable codes and read instructions/drawings; Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Salary and Recruitment Range

Salary Grade Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $52,987.00

Physical Requirements

Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time; Ability to work in confined spaces and in extreme environmental conditions; Ability to work from elevated aerial platforms up to 60 feet.

Compensation and 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. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Additional Qualifications

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.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered \"Positions of Trust\" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference 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 an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

As part of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity 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.

Posting Information

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds. This Position Is Required To Report Onsite In Raleigh, NC For Its Duties Must have a valid driver's license upon hire.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at DHHS Workday Support Form.