Maintenance/Construction Technician III

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) at Correction Enterprises – Sampson Laundry in Clinton, NC. The role oversees maintenance programs, supervises offenders, and ensures equipment reliability and safe operation to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting machinery, coordinating repairs, and supporting facility systems while working in a production-based setting similar to private

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of progressive experience in the trade or equivalent.
• EPA certification may be required (Type I, II, III or Universal) as applicable by regulation.
• Experience in repairing machinery, electricity, plumbing, and operation of common maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance programs and provide maintenance support for the Sampson Laundry facility.
• Supervise offenders assigned to maintenance operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery and facility systems to meet production schedules.

Skills

Repair machinery

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Maintenance tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Correction Enterprises Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number 60076986 Grade NC09

About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

This position is located at Correction Enterprises – Sampson Laundry in Clinton, North Carolina. The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for managing maintenance programs and providing maintenance support for the Sampson Laundry facility. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Construction Mechanic IV. The employee in this position is responsible for supervising offenders assigned to maintenance operations and ensuring that all equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely and efficient manner. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and ensuring the safe operation of machinery and facility systems. This position plays a critical role in supporting the operational needs of Sampson Laundry. As a production-based operation, Sampson Laundry functions much like a private-sector business and must consistently meet production schedules, customer deadlines, and delivery commitments. Therefore, the Maintenance Mechanic III position exists to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support the continuous operation of the facility in order to meet these business objectives.

Salary Range

$41,206 - $72,113

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered for this vacancy.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Must demonstrate experience in repairing machinery.
• Must demonstrate prior knowledge in electricity, machinery, and plumbing,
• Must demonstrate experience in operating common types of maintenance tools.

About Correction Enterprise

The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.

Compensation & 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 website for State Benefits.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) 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 DAC: https://www.dac.nc.gov/. 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. 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. 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; 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.

EEO 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.