Maintenance/Construction Technician II - DPR65007761

State of North Carolina • Cumberland, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ Division of Parks and Recreation is hiring a Maintenance/Construction Technician II for Carvers Creek State Park. The role performs manual work to maintain park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment, working independently and alongside others. Duties include custodial work, boundary-line and trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, basic auto mechanics, and related tasks.

The position performs semi-skilled work in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, facility maintenance, and auto mechanics. It also involves operating equipment and tools, purchasing resources under state policies, maintaining records and operational forms, and assisting with housekeeping. The technician may supervise temporary or permanent staff, community service participants, or volunteers on special projects.

This is an essential/mandatory position. The typical schedule is Monday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may vary; evening, weekend, holiday, adverse-weather, and special-event work may be required. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. Within 12–24 months of hire, the employee must be able to obtain and maintain several listed certifications and licenses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid U.S.-issued driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Within 12–24 months of hire, ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL, CPR certification, Emergency Medical Responder certification, Wildland Fire Suppression certifications, a Pesticide Applicators License, and S-112 Chainsaw Operations Training certification.
• May require current EPA Type I, II, III, or Universal technician certification as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Must be available for a schedule that may include evenings, holidays, weekends, adverse-weather events, and special events.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Perform custodial duties, boundary-line clearing and maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, and basic auto mechanics.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in trades such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, facility maintenance, and auto mechanics.
• Operate large and small equipment and tools.
• Purchase resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintain records and prepare operational forms.
• Assist with housekeeping.
• May supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participants, and/or volunteers on special projects.
• Work evenings, holidays, weekends, adverse-weather events, or special events when necessary.

Benefits

• A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates, contingent on funding availability and final eligibility determination.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care.
• 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