Carpenter - TP65010804

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Tryon Palace Historic Sites , Gardens

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

Position Number

65010804

Grade

• NC03
• 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

This position provides preservation and maintenance for all buildings and gardens/landscape infrastructure of Tryon Palace, Specificity the position provides carpentry maintenance and repair for the interior and exterior of all buildings, all decorative wooden elements and all wooden fences and is involved in exhibit construction. The position assists others in Building Trades in completing their work, in addition provides daily support for other units on the campus and during special events.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform skilled carpentry, restoration, and repair work throughout Tryon Palace’s historic buildings, administrative facilities, and public spaces.

Repair and reproduce historic architectural features, including windows, doors, frames, siding, trim, molding, flooring, porches, steps, railings, and structural components.

Inspect buildings for deterioration, water damage, rotten wood, structural concerns, and other conditions that could affect safety or long-term preservation.

Complete preventive maintenance and corrective repairs before minor problems develop into larger and more costly issues.

Safely operate hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, ladders, lifts, and scaffolding

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: $31,200.00 - $41,500.00

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:

• •Advanced skills in preservation carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking, millwork, and structural repairs.
• •Knowledge of traditional building materials, construction methods, and accepted historic-preservation practices.
• •Relevant trade certifications or training in areas such as OSHA safety, lead-paint renovation, scaffolding, aerial-lift operation, or fall protection.
• •Ability to read construction drawings, develop material lists, estimate project costs, and plan work assignments.

Position/Physical Requirements

• •Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and\or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to IO pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodations.
• •Must be able to regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, push, pull, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
• •Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, dust, and direct sunlight.
• •Must be able to work the schedule of Monday – Friday 7:30-4:30 40hrs week

SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

• A sign-on bonus of $1,000 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:

Tryon Palace

510 S Front St

New Bern, NC 28562

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

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

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 Facilities Branch is responsible for the preservation, maintenance and cleaning of all public facilities including the Governor's palace. House museum interiors and exteriors, and the North Carolina History Center: staff facilities; and all grounds and gardens within the Tryon Palace campus. Staff includes skilled professionals, maintenance mechanics, and Building and Environmental staff. The Facilities Branch performs maintenance_ construction, preservation and repairs to the interior and exteriors of all buildings on site and repair and preservation of specified outdoor elements. Building Trades Branch provides support for all other branches of Tryon Palace.

Division Description:

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires, and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina's rich and dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina's first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history, programming, and exhibits to present an authentic view. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections, and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices. https://www.tryonpalace.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 screenin