Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

• 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*

Recruitment Range: $38,516 - $48,783

This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.

This position is located at:

1671 Gold Star Drive

Raleigh, NC 27607

Primary Purpose of Position:

The Facilities Maintenance Coordinator maintains the proper function of the Museum's facilities and grounds at the Research Lab and Prairie Ridge Ecostation, supporting daily operations and promoting excellent service to customers, while ensuring the safety and security of all staff and visitors.

This position reports to the Head of Facilities and coordinates work on the grounds and resource management with the Head of Prairie Ridge and/or Research Lab Unit Heads, as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing or performing maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, telecommunications elements, and equipment for the Research Lab and Prairie Ridge facilities.

• Assisting Facilities Manager with the supervising a fleet of fifteen (15) vehicles to ensure proper maintenance, scheduling and transporting vehicles to facility for repairs and oversee repairs are completed as noted, testing vehicles periodically to ensure proper operation.

• Functioning as the site contact for specialized maintenance and construction with state DOA Facilities Management Division and/or external contractors.

• Overseeing housekeeping contractors and ensure the facility is kept clean and all maintenance needs are fulfilled.

• Updating internal equipment inventory system and asset management of DNCR's Fixed-Asset System to schedule preventative maintenance.

• Reporting on-call and respond to fire and/or security alerts originating from the Outdoor Classroom and Research Lab Buildings.

• Ensuring all life safety codes are observed, maintaining MSDS and safety databases, updating emergency plans, and serving as the facility's site emergency coordinator when needed.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Must have valid NC Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

• Must have valid NC CDL (Class A), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.

• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

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.

Qualified candidates must have or be able to:

• Demonstrated experience understanding and interpreting architectural plans relating to mechanical and electrical systems for the purpose of maintenance, renovation, or repair.

• Demonstrated experience working with a variety of manual and/or power tools.

• Working knowledge of relevant safety regulations and practices, building codes, and emergency procedures for common trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc).

• Working knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in the construction, maintenance, renovation, or repair of buildings and equipment.

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  education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

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.

Necessary Special Qualification:

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.The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more.

These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome.

The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.

Section/Unit Description:

The Operations and Business Administration Section steers the museum's fiscal future and drives its operating capabilities. As part of the NCMNS overall mission, the Operations and Business Administration Section has several key directives.  1) Provide clean, safe, comfortable, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, 2) Control the museum's costs through budget and expense review, and 3) Secure funds to support museum operations and mission.

The Operations and Business Administration Section coordinates operations across the institution and ensures that resources are appropriately allocated to meet museum objectives. The section champion's the Museum's mission and advances operational plans. It provides cross-sectional collaboration to support the network across the State and contribute to total quality management.

As Part of the NCMNS overall mission, the Facilities Unit is tasked with providing Museum Guests and Employees with clean, comfortable, and inviting facilities.

Division Description:

The State's museum devoted to science and nature, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in central Raleigh is the largest institution of its kind in the Southeastern United States and, with over a million visitors a year, the state's most visited museum. Its 300,000 square foot downtown campus is augmented by Prairie Ridge Ecostation and satellite facilities in Whiteville, Greenville, and Contentnea Creek. Together, they provide a variety of curriculum-focused classes onsite, offsite, outdoors, and online for pre-kindergarten through graduate students across the state.

As a museum of nature, we integrate the dual concepts of illumination and inspiration with the work we do and the many stories we tell. In a time of unprecedented environmental challenges, nothing could be more critical.

This nexus of ideas makes us unique. Across three vibrant floors of laboratories and exhibitions, our Nature Research Center provides an unparalleled opportunity to see science in action by watching museum researchers studying the natural world in real time. In the Nature Exploration Center, exhibits and live animal displays reveal North Carolina's rich natural habitats, wildlife, and geology from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.

Our programs and activities impact people in all the state's one hundred counties. We develop a variety of exhibits to share with institutions across North Carolina and support other museums by administering the North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program. We also engage the state's students indirectly by providing professional development training for teachers, research opportunities for classrooms, and outdoor learning environments on school campuses.

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.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

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.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax.  Please call the human resources office for assistance.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

 Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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).

CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Melissa Riley

109 E Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

Phone:  919-814-6670

employment@dncr.nc.gov

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