Maintenance/Construction Technician III - MOH65044148

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Transportation Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to oversee complex trades and infrastructure maintenance at the Spencer, NC site.

You will diagnose electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, supervise maintenance staff, manage contractor agreements, and support event operations while keeping safety and preservation standards high.

Qualifications

• Journey-level experience in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC/climate control systems.
• Experience supervising multiple staff members.
• Experience managing a work order system.
• Experience in small engine and fleet equipment repair.
• Forklift or aerial lift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Trade Building Maintenance: troubleshoot and repair complex facility systems.
• Contractor & Operations Liaison: manage third-party service providers and agreements.
• Equipment Fleet Management: oversee machinery and heavy equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Event Logistics & Exhibit Support: provide technical and logistical support for events and exhibits.
• Staff Supervision & Workflow Allocation: direct daily work orders and allocate tasks.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: inspect work for accuracy and code compliance.
• Safety Program & Performance Management: conduct safety trainings and enforce OSHA standards.

Skills

Electrical trades

Plumbing trades

HVAC/climate control

Staff supervision

Work order system

Small engine/fleet repair

Forklift/Aerial Lift certification

Tools

Contractor management

Job description

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Museum of History

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

65044148

Grade

NC09

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

Are you an experienced journey-level multi-trade professional ready to lead facility operations and protect a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic structures, and high-profile events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician III to oversee complex trades, infrastructure maintenance, and event support at our 60-acre Spencer, NC site.

Operating with a high degree of independence, you will troubleshoot advanced electrical, plumbing, and HVAC climate control systems, manage contractor agreements, oversee equipment fleets, and directly supervise maintenance personnel.

Join our team and play a vital role in preserving North Carolina's premier transportation history site while keeping our high-volume public operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Multi-Trade Building Maintenance: Execute journey-level troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance across complex facility electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and automated climate control systems to preserve historic infrastructure and public spaces.
• Contractor & Operations Liaison: Direct third-party service providers and contractors to enforce site cleanliness standards, integrated pest management protocols, and specialized facility maintenance agreements.
• Equipment Fleet Management: Oversee the operational readiness, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of facility-specific machinery and heavy equipment required for sitewide upkeep.
• Event Logistics & Exhibit Support: Deliver technical, electrical, and logistical support for site event programming, rental operations, shows, and museum exhibit construction or installation.
• Staff Supervision & Workflow Allocation: Direct daily work order distribution, prioritize tasks, and manage operations for Maintenance/Construction Technician I staff and temporary facility personnel.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: Inspect completed work to ensure technical accuracy, strict adherence to North Carolina State Building Codes, and compliance with historic preservation standards.
• Safety Program & Performance Management: Conduct staff evaluations, deliver trade and safety training, enforce OSHA standards, and maintain overall sitewide workplace safety.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $41,206.00 - $56,660.00

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

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated journey-level experience in one or more of the following technical trades: electrical, plumbing, or HVAC/automated climate control systems.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising multiple staff members.
• Demonstrated experience managing a work order system.
• Demonstrated experience in small engine / fleet equipment repair
• Forklift / Aerial Lift Operator Certification

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with evening and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed.
• Must be able to perform walk-intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 100lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must have a valid drive