Maintenance Tech - HS65044351

Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Natural and Cultural Resources in North Carolina seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician I to maintain historic site buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role covers repair, cleaning, and basic trades, with duties ranging from carpentry to HVAC and safety systems.

You will operate lawn and shop equipment, assist with site events, and prepare safety reports. Requires a high school diploma or GED and valid driver's license; a sign-on bonus may apply for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance and building repair.
• Ability to operate common hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and clean grounds and buildings.
• Operate lawn maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Perform masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, painting repairs as needed.
• Prepare safety and other administrative reports.
• Perform janitorial and related duties.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work.

Skills

General maintenance knowledge

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Historic Sites Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S) Position Number 65044351 Grade NC03

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches peoples 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

The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled and semi-skilled maintenance support in a variety of mechanical trades and some of the higher-level building trades as it relates to the upkeep of site buildings, grounds, vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. This position will determine maintenance requirements and take steps necessary to complete them. This position will ensure the proper care and usage of all related facilities and equipment in a museum context.

Duties include repair, maintenance, and cleaning of grounds and buildings, operation of lawn maintenance equipment, motor vehicles and golf cart. Minor and major repair work will include masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, painting, and safety and fire systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Duties include repair, maintenance, and cleaning of historic buildings, maintenance buildings, groundskeeping and lawn maintenance and operation of lawn maintenance equipment.
• Minor and major repair work will include masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, painting, and safety and fire systems.
• Employee will perform some interpretive work with school groups and site events.
• Employee prepares safety and other administrative reports.
• Duties include janitorial and other duties as required.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $43,500.00

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: Basic knowledge of general maintenance and building repair. Working knowledge of the methods and practices in the use of hand and power tools, such as tools used in the general maintenance and repair of structures and machinery, as well as tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance. Ability to operate the more common types of shop or wood working equipment.

Position/Physical Requirements

Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional night, weekends, and special event work required as needed.

Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Must have a valid pesticide application license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Must be able to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*** A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy *Payout contingent on funding availability*

Location

This position is located at: 1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd. Kure Beach, NC 28449

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 or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

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.

Section/Unit Description

Fort Fisher State Historic Site is part of the N.C. Division of Historic Sites and preserves and interprets the military history of the Civil War and World War Two in southeastern North Carolina, including battlefield earthwork fortifications, the strategic importance of Wilmington's blockade-running trade to the Confederate war effort, and memorial grounds.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks. Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.

Degree/College Credit Verification: Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. 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 member 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.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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).

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.

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Human Resources 109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 Phone: [phone]

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.

Valuing Education and Experience

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by.