Senior Maintenance & Trades Technician - Historic Museum

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Transportation Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to oversee complex trades and infrastructure maintenance at the Spencer, NC site.

You will diagnose electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, supervise maintenance staff, manage contractor agreements, and support event operations while keeping safety and preservation standards high.

Qualifications

• Journey-level experience in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC/climate control systems.
• Experience supervising multiple staff members.
• Experience managing a work order system.
• Experience in small engine and fleet equipment repair.
• Forklift or aerial lift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Multi-Trade Building Maintenance: troubleshoot and repair complex facility systems.
• Contractor & Operations Liaison: manage third-party service providers and agreements.
• Equipment Fleet Management: oversee machinery and heavy equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Event Logistics & Exhibit Support: provide technical and logistical support for events and exhibits.
• Staff Supervision & Workflow Allocation: direct daily work orders and allocate tasks.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance: inspect work for accuracy and code compliance.
• Safety Program & Performance Management: conduct safety trainings and enforce OSHA standards.

Skills

Electrical trades

Plumbing trades

HVAC/climate control

Staff supervision

Work order system

Small engine/fleet repair

Forklift/Aerial Lift certification

Tools

Contractor management

Job description

The North Carolina Transportation Museum, part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, is seeking a Maintenance/Construction Technician III to oversee complex trades and infrastructure maintenance at the Spencer, NC site.

You will diagnose electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, supervise maintenance staff, manage contractor agreements, and support event operations while keeping safety and preservation standards high.