Maintenance/Construction Technician IV

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 44,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Paid vacation & leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction is seeking a maintenance supervisor to oversee the troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of sign manufacturing equipment in a state facility. You will supervise offenders, manage inventories, and coordinate with safety personnel to ensure compliance and safety.

The role involves hands-on trade work (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding) and collaboration with a plant safety committee.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale commercial maintenance is preferred.
• Proficiency in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, pneumatic, and welding is preferred.
• Minimum education and experience as listed on the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise offenders in troubleshooting, manufacturing, rebuilding, or repairing sign equipment.
• Develop and execute a preventive maintenance schedule for multiple machines and systems.
• Participate in the plant safety committee and coordinate with safety personnel to resolve issues.
• Obtain quotes for equipment purchases and repairs for the plant.
• Manage chemical, tool, and inventory control and oversee inmate staffing assignments.
• Work Monday to Thursday, 6:30am–5:00pm.

Skills

HVAC

Building maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Welding

Machine

Safety procedures

Job description

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 responsible for the training and supervision of offenders in the troubleshooting, manufacturing, rebuilding, and/or repair of sign manufacturing equipment.

• HVAC
• Building maintenance
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Welding
• Machine
• Other

Equipment types consist of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and manual types. This position will inspect and maintain all safety equipment such as fire, sprinkler, and smoke detectors. This position will develop and execute a preventive maintenance schedule for numerous pieces of equipment, and will also be part of the plant safety committee and work closely with safety personnel to resolve issues.

Responsible for chemical, tool, and key inventories, and evaluates any changes or needs in inmate staffing. Additionally, this position is responsible for obtaining quotes for all equipment and repairs for the plant. This employee will be responsible for two medium security offenders in the assistance of job responsibilities.

This position has a schedule of Monday - Thursday, 6:30am-5:00pm.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $43,738 - $76,542

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Large-scale commercial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency using electrical, plumbing, carpentry, pneumatic, and welding skills.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits .

About the Division

The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes. This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.

Compensation & Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex 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. Visit website for State Benefits .

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS 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.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.