Maintenance/Construction Technician III - Warren Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

State of North Carolina's Warren Correctional Institution seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance at a medium custody facility.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will inspect and repair water/piping systems, toilets, sinks, water heaters, and related equipment while supervising a team including offenders.

Qualifications

• High School or GED and two years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas.
• EPA certification may be required (Type I, II, III or Universal).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain facility systems in a safe and efficient manner.
• Replace/repair fixtures such as toilets, sinks, heaters, valves, and related equipment.
• Supervise skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor, including offenders.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Plumbing design

Education

HS/GED with 2 years experience

Job description

Maintenance/Construction Technician III - Warren Correctional Institution

Sep 16, 2026

$41,206 - $72,113/year

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - OPS - Institutions Operations

Position Number

60067183

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

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position is responsible for performing routine, preventive and corrective maintenance. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performing at the journey level in a mechanical trade with experience in at least one or more other trade areas to perform work assignments.

Ensuring assigned systems within the correctional facility and support buildings are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.

Performing ongoing preventive maintenance and continuous repair of water/piping systems throughout the facility which includes pneumatic mixing valves, domestic water systems, non-potable water systems, heating/cooling piping, and boiler.

Replacing and repairing commodes, sinks, water coolers, water heaters, garbage disposal, dishwasher, shower valves, water faucets, flush valves, and other related fixtures and equipment.

Supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor (including offenders) to assist in completing assigned tasks and provide support to other staff members performing trade skills during preventive maintenance or other duties assigned by the supervisor as deemed necessary.

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 but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

Documented working knowledge of the processes and methods of the repair of many types of equipment and the ability to troubleshoot and repair the systems associated with the infrastructure of an industrial or commercial setting.

Documented working knowledge of the design of plumbing piping including water supply and sanitary drainage.

Documented working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building systems.

Documented ability to diagnose, prescribe and perform repair procedures on numerous types of equipment, and the skill to use related tools and equipment in the repair of plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems.

Documented ability to understand and work from blueprints or drawings

Compensation and Benefits

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

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

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

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.

About Warren Correctional Institution

Warren Correctional Institution is a mixed custody facility that houses minimum, medium, and close custody offenders. The current capacity of Warren CI is 809 male offenders, with most offenders being housed in medium custody. Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may work at the Correction Enterprises Janitorial Products Plant, gaining marketable job skills and self-confidence participating in the manufacturing of soap and cleaning products.

Offenders at Warren Correctional Institution may also participate in vocational training and educational courses to earn their HiSet/GED. They may also participate in the At Both Ends of the Leash (ABEL) program, which provides an opportunity for offenders to train service animals for individuals with medical diagnoses or physical disabilities.

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.

Providing science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of ALL North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality safeguards the state's environmental resources through regulatory programs, technical assistance, and educational initiatives for sustainable stewardship.

Government Administration

Company size 1,001-5,000 employees

Company type Government agency Founded 1989