Maintenance/Construction Technician III - Alexander Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; Alexander Mills (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The State of North Carolina, Department of Adult Correction, seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) for Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC. The role focuses on preventive and routine maintenance, along with skilled repairs to keep facilities safe and efficient.

It involves guiding semi-skilled or skilled workers, including offenders, and completing work per PM plans, demanding solid problem-solving and cross-trade capabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years progressive trade experience.
• EPA Type I/II/III or Universal technician certification may be required.
• Ability to perform general maintenance and repair tasks.
• Experience with multiple trades at journey level.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on facilities systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment as needed.
• Train and supervise semi-skilled or skilled workers to assist in job tasks.
• Perform scheduled maintenance per preventive maintenance plans.

Skills

Maintenance & repair knowledge

Tools & equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years progressive trade experience

Job description

• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

65011999

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 Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, North Carolina. Alexander Correctional is a closed-custody all male facility with 1,252 bed capacity.

Responsibilities

This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor I, this position is responsible for performing preventative and routine corrective maintenance tasks; ensuring that assigned systems, equipment and facility are maintained in a safe and efficient manner. This position performs a variety of trades at the semi-skilled level, and at least two mechanical trades or a combination mechanical and higher-level building trades performed fully at the journey level. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operating, trouble shooting, repairing, and completing maintenance on assigned system and equipment.
• Performing special repairs and assignments that are received by work orders from authorized personnel.
• Exercising initiative and judgment in the application of various technical trade skills to a variety of maintenance, repair and/or construction problems and in determining the extent of repair or replacement work to be done.
• Performing scheduled maintenance functions as required and outlined in the preventative maintenance plans.
• Training and/or supervising the work of semi-skilled, unskilled or skilled workers (including offenders) to assist in the completion of job assignments.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range $41,206-$72,113 Salary Grade:NC09

Management Preferences

Candidates 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:

• 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.

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

State Benefits Information

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Note to Current State Employees

The salary grade for this position is NC09 . State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result.

About The Division Of Institutions

The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities across North Carolina. Facilities are categorized by custody levels (minimum, medium, close) and house individuals serving sentences for felony convictions. The division provides safety, security, and rehabilitative services through trained custody staff, program facilitators, and administrative personnel.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Complete education history (including high school)
• Full work experience details
• Certificates and licenses, if applicable
• Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

Education Equivalency Verification

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) 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

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.

PREA Requirement

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape."

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.