Maintenance Const Tech II - DPR65044329

State of North Carolina • Rutherford County, 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 Chimney Rock State Park. The position performs manual work maintaining park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment, working independently and with others. Duties include custodial work, boundary-line and trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, basic auto mechanics, and related tasks. The role may supervise temporary or permanent staff, community service participants, and volunteers on special projects.

This is an essential/mandatory position. The employee may be required to work during adverse weather events and special events. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but may vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates, subject to funding and eligibility requirements.

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 to move objects, 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, and S-112 Chainsaw Operations Training certification.
• Must be able to perform hazardous tree assessments and, if necessary, tree removal within the park as part of the chainsaw training/certification requirements.
• May require current EPA Type I, II, III, or Universal technician certification as specified under 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.
• Must be available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends when necessary, and to work adverse-weather events or special events when called.

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

• Perform semi-skilled trade tasks in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, facility maintenance, and/or 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.
• Maintain park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment, including custodial duties, boundary-line and trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, and prescribed burns.
• May supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participants, and/or volunteers on special projects.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, contingent on funding and final eligibility determination.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a state employee.
• Paid parental leave is referenced as a state policy.

What This Job Offers

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