Maintenance Mechanic III

State of North Carolina

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Positions perform skilled work and specialize in at least one trade in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or construction of buildings and facilities and related equipment and machinery. Positions function at the journey level in a skilled trade such as carpentry, cabinet making, roofing, painting, or other trades that are less technical and complex. Positions may also perform work at or near the journey level in more technical trades including electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, or similar specializations. Work assignments are moderately complex in nature. Positions assist higher level trades specialists in the completion of non-routine and complex projects. Work is performed independently, but positions often refer unusual work problems to a supervisor for consideration and final determination. Work may involve providing technical guidance to other positions engaged in semiskilled or unskilled work. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion is given final review to determine compliance with work orders and adherence to established maintenance, repair and/or construction standards. Some positions in this classification perform skilled work in one moderately complex or complex trade not recognized as a separate classification. Positions perform a wide variety of tasks ranging from moderate to the most complex and may act as lead worker to instruct, train and supervise lower level tradesperson. Work assignments are received orally or in the form of written job orders. Work is usually performed independently in assigned tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Unusual work problems are referred to a supervisor for consideration and final determination. Work is reviewed through personal inspection and is evaluated for the effective and efficient utilization of materials, equipment and labor, and for compliance with instructions and work orders. The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services. We have a mission that matters! The NCDAC / Support Services / Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) is recruiting for an energized and collaborative Maintenance/Construction Technician II to be a part of the Piedmont Region Maintenance Team. This position reports to the Piedmont Region Maintenance Yard in Asheboro, NC and will be tasked with completing general preventative maintenance and like-in-kind Force Account general construction system replacements. A successful candidate for this position shall have journeyman level experience in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of general building systems (concrete, carpentry, finishes, masonry, etc.), equipment, and machinery; be able to work independently to complete work assignments received by a supervisor; read and interpret blueprints; and perform other assigned duties. This position requires the daily commute to Piedmont Region Maintenance in Asheboro, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The work schedule is Monday – Friday and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization. If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today!

Requirements

Working knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
Skill in the use of tools required in more than one moderately complex trades.
Ability to understand and work from sketches or penciled drawings.
Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or woodworking power equipment.
Ability to guide the work of semiskilled and unskilled workers.
Ability to read and interpret building codes.
Ability to read blueprints.
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 and one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in at least one journeyman level construction trade skills within concrete, masonry, carpentry, site work, painting, finishes, welding/fabrication and/or equipment operation.
Experience with the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used within the engineering construction trades relating to the maintenance of buildings.
Experience with reading schematics and blueprints.