Maintenance/Construction Technician III

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III for the North Carolina School for the Deaf in Morganton. This full-time position involves skilled work in the maintenance and repair of facilities, requiring expertise in multiple trades. The successful candidate will ensure that all work meets regulatory standards and provides guidance to peers in skilled work.

Benefits

Full state employee benefits package

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of maintenance methods and equipment repair.
• Skill in various technical trades such as plumbing and electrical work.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings and facilities.
• Provide technical guidance to other maintenance staff.
• Adhere to established maintenance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance methods and practices

Skill in using tools for technical trades

Ability to read and interpret building codes/blueprints

Experience operating plumbing and equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for aMaintenance/ Construction Technician III at the North Carolina School for the Deaf located in beautiful Morganton, NC.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of buildings and facilities. Work requires specialization in two or more technical trades in connection with maintenance of facilities, related equipment, and machinery. Positions function in multiple skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, or similar specializations. Work assignments are complex and require planning and coordination of multiple trade disciplines. Positions function with limited oversight and seek input from higher level trades specialists in the completion of novel maintenance problems and issues. Work is performed independently; however, positions may refer unusual work problems to their supervisor for consideration and final determination. Positions provide technical guidance to other positions engaged in skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled maintenance work. Positions ensure that work performed adheres to established maintenance, repair and/or construction standards.

Salary Grade: NC09

Recruitment Range: Dependent on experience and/or relevant education

Position: 60038491

North Carolina School for the Deaf is a residential school that provides elementary, middle and high school programs for students between the ages of 3 (three) and 22 (twenty-two) for deaf students from 46 of North Carolina's 100 counties. These students are from varying backgrounds and many have multiple handicaps. North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) operates on a regular academic year, Sunday afternoon through Friday at 5:00pm. Support services and administration operate year-round.

As a part of the NC Department of Public Instruction's Education Services for the Deaf and Bind; the mission is to provide individualized comprehensive educational, vocational, and residential programs for the deaf and hard of hearing students leading to productive, independent, and successful lives. The North Carolina School for the Deaf is one of two schools for the deaf in North Carolina that provides an appropriate environment in which a hearing-impaired child can develop to his/her maximum potential in all areas: academic, vocational, communication, social, emotional, and Independent Living skills. NCSD serves students Pre-K–12th grade.

This is a full time 12-month position and is eligible for the full state employee benefits package including numerous options for insurance and retirement.

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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possessALLof the following:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades.
• Understand and work from sketches or penciled drawings.
• Experience operating the more common types of plumbing shop or steam plant equipment.
• Proficient with guiding the work of skilled workers.
• Ability to read and interpret building codes/blueprints.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.
  
  

Additional Expectations Of The Position

The applicant does not need to have sign language skills at hire but will be required to demonstrate progressive sign language acquisition and participate in sign language classes offered at NCSD

Management Preferences

The position requires thorough knowledge of & skill in the plumbing trade in order to install new plumbing, repair plumbing equipment and maintain facilities equipment. This position also requires considerable knowledge of boiler operation procedures in order to operate steam plant & related mechanical equipment.

This position maintains all campus water supply and sanitary waste systems in addition to operation of the steam plant and related mechanical equipment with the assistance and cooperation of other skilled trades personnel, reads gauges, checks equipment for proper functioning & maintains logs. May provide work direction and training in the repair, maintenance & operation of boiler & related mechanical equipment and plumbing work. Makes rounds of reading gauges, adjusting equipment and observing operation of equipment; starts, stops and changeovers of generating equipment as needed. Keeps logs, recording gauge readings; performs chemistry checks (i.e. titrate samples, PH levels, alkalinity, conductivity, phospate levels, etc.), maintains inventory of parts and supplies; performs maintenance of area around boiler.

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.

For tips on completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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 Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details.

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaand 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide feedback as to the status of your application via telephone call. To check the status of your application after submittal, please sign in to your state application account on line. It can take approximately 5-8 weeks to fill a position. If you do not receive a telephone call to schedule an interview, please feel free to apply for other jobs of interest and qualifications. We thank you for your interest in employment at NC School for the Deaf and wish you success in your job search.

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.

The Department of Public Instruction selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

• Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at NC School for the Deaf.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach a Form DD-214.
  
  

Please visit our school website at www.ncsd.net for more information on our rich history serving the deaf community and students.

• The work experience section on the application must be completed in full and documents how the applicant has all the required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed in the job announcement. Attached resume's in lieu of completing the online work experience in the application WILL NOT be accepted.
  
  

Technical Support questions pertaining to NEO GOV please call 1-855-524-5627

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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