Maintenance/Construction Technician III-Rutherford Correctional Center

Adult Correction; Spindale (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, and Community/Par

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) for Rutherford Correctional Center in Salisbury, NC. The role focuses on preventive and routine maintenance across facility systems and support buildings, at a journeyman level in electrical and another trade such as HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED with two years of progressive trade experience; EPA certification may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of progressive experience in assigned trade areas.
• EPA certification may be required by State regulations.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair methods and materials; ability to plan projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on facility systems and support buildings.
• Work at journeyman level in electrical and at least one other trade (HVAC, plumbing or carpentry).
• Repair kitchen equipment and interior/exterior building components.
• Supervise skilled and unskilled laborers; coordinate tasks during preventive maintenance.
• Hold a valid driver's license upon hire.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Project planning

Supervisory ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EPA Certification (Type I/II/III or Universal)

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number 60067794 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!

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.

Description of Work

This is a position at Rutherford Correctional Center located in Salisbury, N.C. (Rutherford County), which is a minimum custody male prison facility. The primary purpose of the position is to perform preventive and routine corrective maintenance tasks in assigned trades to ensure assigned systems, equipment and facilities are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.

Key Job Duties

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on facility systems and support buildings.
• Work at the journeyman level in electrical.
• Work at the journeyman level in at least one additional trade, preferably HVAC, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Service and repair secondary electrical systems, including: interior lighting, building wiring, conduit, control wiring, perimeter lighting, electrical equipment.
• Repair commercial kitchen equipment.
• Make minor interior and exterior building repairs.
• Assist with repairs to HVAC and plumbing systems when needed.
• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled laborers helping with assigned tasks.
• Support other staff performing trade work during preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Hold a valid driver's license upon hire.

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: Documented knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery; Documented knowledge of planning projects, assigning tasks, and meeting deadlines.

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

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

State Benefits Information

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

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

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.

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."

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. 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.

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.