Maintenance Mechanic

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission • Wake County, NC

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina’s fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation. The primary purpose of the Engineering Services Division is to direct, plan and manage all engineering related projects for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Primary programs include in house design, permitting, construction, capital improvements programs for the agency as well as facilities management.

Requirements

• Valid NC Driver’s License within 90 days of employment.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform manual labor, lifting medium to heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
• Ability to wear safety equipment and follow established safety regulations and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Experience using tools required in various technically complex trades.
• Experience working with employees, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Experience in carpentry, drywall repair, painting, and/or industrial HVAC equipment.
• Experience in grounds maintenance such as but not limited to: mowing, string trimming, removing yard debris/waste, brush cutting, tree care, planting grass seed, and applying herbicides.
• Current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations Part 82, Subpart F.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of facilities involving complex trade specialties, such as carpentry, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, and painting.
• Inspect the work of contractual labor such as cleaning crews and contractual maintenance personnel.
• Implement the preventative maintenance plan, to include routine inspections for equipment (such as fire extinguishers, HVAC equipment, and generators).
• Maintain the grounds and landscaping, to include mowing, trimming bushes and trees, weed eating and spraying.
• Work independently in performing tasks assigned by the Maintenance/Construction Project Manager.
• Assess facility maintenance issues and determine if the situation requires escalation.
• Assure that activities associated with building maintenance will further the sustainability mission.
• Review items such as cleaning supplies and techniques to assure proper protocol is being followed by contractors performing the work.

Benefits

• State Employee Benefits
• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.
• Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees