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Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner, NC seeks a Maintenance/Construction Technician I to assist in operating and maintaining the facility's building systems. The role supports electrical, plumbing and HVAC tasks and may cover 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed.
Candidates must meet minimum education/experience: high school diploma or GED, two years in a large maintenance organization, valid driver's license, and willingness to report during adverse weather events. Pre-employment checks apply.
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Murdoch Developmental Center is a 24/7 state residential facility located in Butner, NC, near the Research Triangle area serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be in good standing with the North Carolina Personnel Health Care Registry.
The primary purpose of the Plant Maintenance Section is to ensure the successful operation of the physical plant and facility infrastructure. This position supplements the departmental trades in their efforts to maintain the above facilities. This position occasionally assists in maintaining coverage for 2nd and 3rd shift operations. Also, this position sometimes independently supports shop procurement needs. On occasion, this position will assist with maintenance repairs and other types of work for other State agencies. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Recruitment Range: $31,200 - 53,812.00
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
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: Successful candidate must have experience in some areas of any of the following: electrical, plumbing, and HVAC operations.
This position to have some working knowledge of a wide range of tools and some types of electrical instruments.
Valid driver’s license.
Two years of experience in a large maintenance organization.
Physical Requirements: ADA - Heavy Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am - 4pm
Murdoch serves individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). Murdoch is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive and functional abilities.
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.
Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.
Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.
All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.
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.
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.
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.