Maintenance/Construction Technician III

If you desire a rewarding career that has a great work/life balance with benefits, please apply today!

This position is assigned to the South-Central Regional Maintenance Yard and is located in Asheboro, NC. The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance tasks and repairs, ensuring that assigned systems within Adult Correction facilities and support buildings are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.

This position is required to perform at the Journeyman Level in the General Construction/Carpentry Trades and be proficient at the Journeyman level in at least one another trade such as, Fabrication and Welding, HVAC, Plumbing or Electrical. This position will be required to perform general construction tasks such as Metal Stud Framing, Drywall installation and finishing, Hollow Metal Component Installation, Finish Hardware installation, concreate forming and finishing, Flooring renovations, roofing renovations, vinyl siding installation, suspended ceiling installation, painting, and Masonry. This position may also be required to perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC Systems, perform Electrical repairs to lighting and building wiring, plumbing repairs to potable and wastewater drainage systems.

This position is required to supervise semi-skilled and unskilled inmate labor work force that assists with the completion of tasks. Must have a valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain an NC Driver's License within 30 days of hire. This position must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders. This position is also required to be proficient with using a computer.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:

State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

About the Department of Adult Correction (DAC)

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, the Division of Community Supervision, and the Division of Rehabilitation & Reentry.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Thorough knowledge of Building Design and Systems.

• Thorough knowledge of new construction and or building renovation practices.

• Demonstrated experience with the methods, practices, tools and materials used in the construction, demolition, and repair of buildings, general maintenance, equipment, tools and machinery.

Management Preferences:

• Ability to read, comprehend and understand blueprints, drawings and schematics.

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 https://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 Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.

 Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• 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 a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements:  Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.

• 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 (Download PDF reader).

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 and click "Application Status."  If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management.  If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help- Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Felicia Epps at 919-436-3046 or felicia.epps@dac.nc.gov.