Support Services Maintenance/ Construction Technician (Statewide)

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC03

About 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.

• Key Duties
• •General construction knowledge including carpentry, concrete, and /or finishes.
• •Perform journey‑level maintenance, repair, and construction work across multiple skilled trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry).
• •Diagnose complex facility and equipment issues and plan multi‑trade solutions to resolve them.
• •Work independently with minimal oversight, consulting supervisors only for unusual or advanced problems.
• •Provide technical guidance and support to other maintenance staff, including semiskilled or unskilled workers.
• •Ensure all work complies with established safety regulations, building codes, and maintenance standards.

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 who possess the 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 who possess the 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 who possess the 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 who possess the 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.

State Benefits Information :

The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

Health Insurance options

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Supplemental Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.

Work Locations

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 may impact screening and salary determination.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.

If multiple applications are submitted , 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 at https://www.naces.org/members .

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