Maintenance/Construction Technician III - Nash Correctional Institution

State of North Carolina•2869 US 64 Alt Nash, NC

17h•$41,206 - $72,113•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance/Construction Technician III works in the Maintenance Department at a medium-custody male correctional facility and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. The role performs routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance, working at journey level in a mechanical trade and drawing on experience in one or more additional trade areas. The technician maintains systems in the correctional facility and its support buildings so they operate safely and efficiently. A major focus is preventive maintenance and ongoing repair of water and piping systems, including pneumatic mixing valves, domestic and non-potable water systems, heating and cooling piping, and boilers. The technician repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and related equipment, including commodes, sinks, water coolers, water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, shower valves, faucets, and flush valves. The position also supervises skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor, including inmates, when assisting with assigned work, and supports other staff performing trade tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
May require current EPA Type I, II, III, or Universal technician certification, as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

Nice To Haves

Documented working knowledge of repair processes and methods for various types of equipment, and ability to troubleshoot and repair infrastructure systems in an industrial or commercial setting.
Documented working knowledge of plumbing piping design, including water supply and sanitary drainage.
Documented working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in maintaining and repairing building systems.
Documented working knowledge of diagnosing, prescribing, and performing repair procedures on various equipment, and skill in using related tools and equipment to repair plumbing, HVAC, or electrical systems.
Documented working knowledge of reading and working from blueprints or drawings.

Responsibilities

Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance in a mechanical trade at journey level, with experience in one or more other trade areas.
Maintain assigned systems in the correctional facility and support buildings in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform preventive maintenance and continuous repair of water and piping systems, including pneumatic mixing valves, domestic and non-potable water systems, heating and cooling piping, and boilers.
Repair and replace plumbing fixtures and equipment, including commodes, sinks, water coolers, water heaters, garbage disposals, dishwashers, shower valves, water faucets, and flush valves.
Supervise skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor, including inmates, to help complete assigned tasks.
Provide support to staff performing trade work during preventive maintenance or other duties assigned by the supervisor.