Maintenance/Construction Technician III

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

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance across the NC State Laboratory of Public Health facilities. The role requires Journeyman plumbing and another trade (HVAC, electrical, or carpentry) expertise and duties include repairs, records, and on-call coverage.

Based in Raleigh, NC, the position supports facility operations for the Office of Property & Construction, with on-site

Qualifications

• General maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret codes, drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with multiple trades and hand tools.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Service plumbing systems, HVAC, electrical or carpentry trades as Journeyman level.
• Maintain logs, work orders and purchase receipts; assist planning and scheduling.
• Provide on-call facility maintenance as needed.

Skills

Maintenance/repair methods

Trade tools

Machine shop power equipment

Code & drawing interpretation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED; 2 years trade experience

Tools

EPA technician certification

Job description

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionSEC OFFICE - PROP , CONSTRUCTIONJob Classification TitleMaintenance/Construction Technician III (S)Position Number60038439GradeNC09About UsThe 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 WorkThis 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 supervisorMust have a valid driver's license upon hire.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade Range: $41,206.00 - $72,113.00Recruitment Range: $ 41,206.00 - $52,987.00Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. 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 machinerySkill 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.The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End DateThis 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.Physical Requirements:Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of timeAbility to work in confined spaces and in extreme environmental conditions.Ability to work from elevated aerial platforms up to 60 feetAbout the DHHS Office of Property & Construction:The Division of Property and Construction manages the capital assets of the Department, supporting 18 state-operated facility campuses with over 7.7 million square feet of building space and 148 leased properties totaling 1.2 million square feet. The division also provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus—35 buildings across 326 acres—and basic maintenance and grounds services for the Governor Morehead School, which includes 31 buildings totaling 291,000 square 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.Supplemental Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.DHHS 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.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the \"Work Experience\" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.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. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are \"Under Review\" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.Veterans’ and National Guard PreferenceApplicants 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.ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, 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.CONTACT INFORMATION:If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at DHHS Workday Support Form. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas;ORAn 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 StatementT he 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.Recruiter:Dreisa Yvonne JohnsonContact:DHHS Workday Support Form