Maintenance/Construction Technician III-Alexander Correctional Institution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

NC Flex program

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Adult Correction is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) at Alexander Correctional Institution in Taylorsville, NC. The role performs preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and trades work to keep the facility safe and compliant.

Position reports to Facility Maintenance Supervisor I, involves supervision of semi-skilled staff, and may require EPA certification. Salary range listed and benefits include insurance and leave programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with two years of progressive experience in the trade areas.
• Experience in maintenance trades and ability to perform preventative and routine work.
• Ability to work under supervision and coordinate with maintenance staff and offenders.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Complete work orders and special repairs as assigned by supervisors.
• Apply technical trade skills to determine repair or replacement needs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance per preventive maintenance plans.
• Train or supervise semi-skilled or skilled workers as needed.

Skills

Two years experience

Education

High school or GED

Job description

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. 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

• 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

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: Management Preferences: 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.

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

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

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week)

Compensation and Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex 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.

Note to Current State Employees: 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.

Supplemental Contact Information

NCDAC 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. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.