Maintenance/Construction Technician III - DPR60032967

Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) for Fort Macon State Park. This role involves performing a range of semi-skilled trades, from plumbing and carpentry to electrical work and basic auto mechanics, working both independently and with a team.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M., with potential evenings, holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years in the trades.
• EPA Type I/II/Universal certification may be required.
• Experience reading blueprints/structural specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled trades in plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and auto mechanics.
• Operate and repair a variety of tools and equipment.
• Maintain preventative maintenance on tools, equipment and facilities.
• Purchase resources following state policies.
• May supervise temporary staff or volunteers on special projects.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Auto mechanics

Grounds maintenance

Landscaping

Building maintenance

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA certification (Type I/II/Universal)

Job description

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Do you have maintenance skills and enjoy working outside with your hands? The North Carolina State Parks is seeking self‑motivated staff for our maintenance team at Fort Macon State Park. The Maintenance/Construction Technician III performs manual work to maintain Park grounds, building, facilities, and equipment. The position will work both independently and with others assisting in all areas of basic custodial duties, boundary line clearing and maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, basic auto mechanics, and other similar work.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of semi‑skilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics.
• Operation and repair of various large and small tools and equipment.
• Maintaining preventative maintenance on various tools, equipment and facilities.
• Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records and preparing operational forms.
• Assisting in housekeeping.
• May supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participants, and/or volunteers on special projects.

Compensation and Incentives

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered. A sign‑on bonus of $1,700 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy. Payout contingent on funding availability. Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $53,000.00

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated work experience performing trades in at least two of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or auto mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance/landscaping.
• Demonstrated experience in performing maintenance on buildings, facilities, and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated experience reading and/or interpreting blueprints/structural specifications and/or building codes.

Position / Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday‑Friday 7:00 A.M – 5:30 P.M; must be able to work rotating evenings, holidays, and/or weekends when necessary. This schedule may vary.
• Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• This Position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events. Within 12–24 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain: Class A CDL, CPR Certification, Emergency Medical Responder Certification, Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (FUNSAR), Wildland Fire Suppression Certifications, Certified in S‑112 Chainsaw Operations Training – perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park, Pesticide Applicators License, C‑Well Certification, Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Certification.

Location

This position is located at: Fort Macon State Park 2303 E. Fort Macon Rd Atlantic Beach, NC 28512.

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 Title40, Code of Federal Regulations Part82, SubpartF.

Selection and Equal Opportunity

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job‑related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establishes paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implements fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E‑Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign‑On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time‑limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employee eligible for a sign‑on must work at least 20 hours per week. All Sign‑On Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign‑On Policy can be found here.

Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation 121 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC27601 Phone: [phone]