Maintenance/Construction Technician 2

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Museum of History

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

65044350

Grade

NC06

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Ready to put your hands-on skills to work across a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic buildings, and a wide variety of events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician II to support facilities, structures, and grounds maintenance at our Spencer, NC site. Working across multiple trades, you will handle semi-skilled upkeep, repair equipment, and play a key role in preparing site infrastructure for our busy schedule of events and public operations. Join our team and take pride in keeping this one-of-a-kind historic venue running smoothly!

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on site HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
· Execute regular groundskeeping, complete weed and pest control (obtaining herbicide certification), and maintain outdoor spaces across the site campus.
· Perform routine servicing, minor mechanical repairs, and upkeep for the site’s utility fleet, power machinery, and lawn equipment (including trucks, golf carts, and mowers).
· Perform bi-weekly walkthroughs, manage safety equipment inventory (AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid), identify hazards, and serve as primary liaison to local police and fire departments.
· Secure historic structures, administrative buildings, tools, and maintenance shop facilities through strict locking protocols, perimeter checks, and supply inventory management.
· Provide technical and logistical support, staging, setup, teardown, and post-use resetting for museum events, site rentals, and exhibit installations.
· Document completed repairs, follow complex work orders, request supplies in advance, and coordinate with staff to minimize visitor disruption.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $48,945.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Demonstrated experience in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for onsite HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated experience in groundskeeping and lawn equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance of historic buildings and structures.
• Demonstrated experience in small engine / fleet equipment repair
• Forklift / Aerial Lift Operator Certification
  

Position/Physical Requirements

• Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch with evenings and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed.
• Must be able to perform walk-intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 100lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates.  See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
*Payout contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at:

North Caroline Transportation Museum

411 S. Salisbury Ave.

Spencer, NC 28159

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require 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.

Section/Unit Description

The N.C. Transportation Museum was once home to Southern Railway’s largest steam locomotive repair facility in the southeast.  The museum features all types of transportation history – railroading, automotive, aviation, and more. Historic structures include Barber Junction Depot, an authentic train station built in 1898 that serves as the museum’s Visitor Center.  The Bob Julian Roundhouse is the largest remaining roundhouse in North America, and is home to locomotives, passenger rail cars, and a full-size replica Wright Flyer.  The massive Back Shop, where steam locomotives were once completely overhauled, now houses rail cars of the past, antique automobiles, fire trucks, and the restoration of the Piedmont Airlines’ Potomac Pacemaker DC-3.  The Flue Shop houses the museum’s Bumper to Bumper automotive exhibit.

Division Description

The North Carolina Museum of History Division promotes the understanding of the history and material culture of North Carolina for the educational benefit of North Carolinians.  Through collections and historical Interpretation, its museums encourage citizens and visitors to explore and understand the past; to reflect on their lives and their place in history; and to preserve state, regional, and local history for future generations. https://www.ncmuseumofhistory.org/

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Supplemental and Contact Information 

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence. 

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. 

Application Process

 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting.  Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.  Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.  

Degree/College Credit Verification 

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference 

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. 

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. 

ADA Accommodations 

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. 

Employment Eligibility 

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). 

Sign On Bonus Eligibility 

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. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 

Phone: 919-814-6670

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Mary McClintock

Email:

[email protected]