Maintenance/Construction Technician
State of North Carolina
Maintenance/Construction Technician
State of North Carolina
Public sector employer delivering state services
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - AdministrationJob Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC03About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
This role performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings and facilities. The position requires proficiency in two or more technical trades and operates at the journey level across disciplines such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, HVAC, or comparable fields. Work assignments are complex and often require planning, coordination, and the integration of multiple trade specialties. Employees perform tasks with limited supervision, consulting higher‑level specialists only when facing unfamiliar or advanced maintenance challenges. The role may provide technical guidance to others performing skilled, semiskilled, or general maintenance tasks and ensures that all work meets established standards and specifications.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Maintenance/Construction Technician I
Salary Range - $31,200 - $53,812
Salary Grade NC 03
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Documented experience applying knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in general building, equipment, and machinery maintenance and repair.
Experience using tools and power equipment required for work across multiple technically complex trades.
Maintenance/Construction Technician II
Salary Range $35,596 - $62,294
Salary Grade NC 06
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Documented experience applying knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in general building, equipment, and machinery maintenance and repair.
Experience using tools and power equipment required for work across multiple technically complex trades.
Demonstrated experience to reading blueprints, sketches, penciled drawings, and applicable building codes.
Maintenance/Construction Technician III
Salary Range $ 41,206 - $72,113
Salary Grace NC 09
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Documented experience applying knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in general building, equipment, and machinery maintenance and repair.
Experience using tools and power equipment required for work across multiple technically complex trades.
Demonstrated experience to reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, penciled drawings, and applicable building codes.
Maintenance/Construction Technician IV.
Salary Range $45,431 - $79,504
Salary Grade NC 11
Please Note: This job requires heavy physical work. You must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs continuously. Work may take place outdoors in all weather conditions.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants whopossessthe following skills are preferred:
Documented experience applying knowledge of methods, practices, and materials used in general building, equipment, and machinery maintenance and repair.
Experience using tools and power equipment required for work across multiple technically complex trades.
Experience to guiding, directing, and provide technical support to skilled and semiskilled workers
Demonstrated experience to reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, penciled drawings, and applicable building codes.
StateBenefitsInformation:
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Health Insurance options
Retirement Plans
NCFlexSupplemental Benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefitswebsiteforadditionalinformation.
This is a Statewide post and supports all locations:
Raleigh Regional Maintenance Yard, Raleigh, NC
Costal Regional Maintenance Yard, Greenville, NC
Piedmont Regional Maintenance Yard, Asheboro, NC
Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard, Lenoir, NC
Please note all positions may require travel throughout the region they support.
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application.Applications must include:
Complete education history (including high school)
Full work experience details
Certificates and licenses, if applicable
Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications mayimpactscreening and salary determination.
Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications aresubmitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website athttps://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
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 members 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 ofthe DD256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed toparticipatein the job application or interview process, please contact thepersonindicatedbelow.
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.
Maintenance/Construction Technician I
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience
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.
Maintenance/Construction Technician II
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade area
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Maintenance/Construction Technician III
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.
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.
High school or General Educational Development diploma and two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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.
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