Maintenance/Construction Technician II - DPR60032809

State of North Carolina

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

Do you enjoy working outside and with your hands? The NC State Parks has a Maintenance/Construction Technician II position available. This role is responsible for hands on work maintaining grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment. Work includes, custodial tasks, boundary line clearing, routine maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burn assistance and/or auto mechanics.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends when necessary.
• Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Within 12-24 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain: CPR Certification Emergency Medical Responder Certification Wildland Fire Suppression Certifications Certified in S212 Chainsaw Operations Training - perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated work experience performing trades in at least two of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or auto mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance/landscaping.
• Demonstrated experience in performing maintenance on buildings, facilities, and grounds maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of semiskilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics.
• Operating large and small equipment and/or tools.
• Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records and preparing operational forms.
• Assisting in housekeeping.
• May Supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participates, and/or volunteers on special projects.

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
• If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED