Maintenance / Construction Technician III

Ncagr; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to maintain and repair specialized grading equipment used for fruits, vegetables, and peanuts.

The role includes fabrication, welding, and hands-on work with pneumatic and automatic samplers, sometimes at heights up to 50 feet. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills (MS Office) and the ability to prepare letters and reports to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of progressive experience in the trade areas.
• EPA Type I, II, III or Universal technician certification may be required by 40 CFR 82.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; operate various power tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment.
• Engage in fabrication and welding tasks.
• Operate Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers using articulating lifts up to 50 feet.
• Generate letters and reports to support daily operations.

Skills

General maintenance

Lead others

MS Office proficiency

Fabrication/welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

General tools

Machine shop equipment

Job description

## Maintenance / Construction Technician IIIApply: Martin County, NC: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: End Date: October 5, 2026 (8 days left to apply): JR-124473**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)**Position Number**60011746**Grade**NC09**About Us**The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Join a team that keeps North Carolina’s agricultural industry moving! In partnership with the USDA and NCDA, the Cooperative Grading Service ensures fair, reliable grading for fruits, vegetables, and peanuts statewide. As a Maintenance/Construction Technician III, you’ll take on advanced maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment, including Farmer Stock (FS) peanut machinery. You’ll work hands-on with fabrication, welding, and equipment such as Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers using articulating lifts—sometimes at heights up to 50 feet. This role also requires strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, and the ability to generate letters and reports to support daily operations. If you’re driven, skilled, and ready for a role with real impact across North Carolina agriculture, we’d love to have you on our team.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $60,000* Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in a hot and cold environment* Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades.* Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or woodworking power equipment* Ability to guide, plan, delegate, and lead others* Ability to follow oral and written instructionsClick Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \\* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \\* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. **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.