Maintenance/Construction Tech I (Temporary) (Mecklenburg)

State of North Carolina

4d•$18

About The Position

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is with NC Agriculture & Consumer Services - Marketing, located at 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte NC, Mecklenburg County. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). The NC Agriculture - Charlotte Regional Farmers Market has a need for a full-time, long-term temporary assignment for a Maintenance / Construction Technician I. The selected candidate will perform:  Maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds includes carpentry, heating, cooling, mowing, pruning, fertilizing and spraying  Maintenance of all Market equipment service records and minor repairs  Direct and assist with the custodial maintenance responsibilities including general housekeeping and trash removal  Provide general assistance with the operation of the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market

Requirements

Basic to general knowledge of the principles and techniques of assigned trades.
Basic knowledge of general maintenance and building repair.
Skill in the use and care of tools and equipment necessary to the work.
Ability to read and interpret building codes.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to operate the more common types of shop or wood working equipment.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds includes carpentry, heating, cooling, mowing, pruning, fertilizing and spraying
Maintenance of all Market equipment service records and minor repairs
Direct and assist with the custodial maintenance responsibilities including general housekeeping and trash removal
Provide general assistance with the operation of the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market