The posting
Agency
Adult Correction
Division
COO - OPS - Institutions Operations
Job Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)
Position Number
60060132
Grade
NC09
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
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at a medium custody male correctional facility, this position functions in the Maintenance Department and is responsible for performing routine, preventive and corrective maintenance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Performing at the journey level in a mechanical trade with experience in at least one or more other trade areas to perform work assignments.
2. Ensuring assigned systems within the correctional facility and support buildings are maintained in a safe and efficient manner.
3. Performing ongoing preventive maintenance and continuous repair of water/piping systems throughout the correctional facility which includes pneumatic mixing valves, domestic water systems, non-potable water systems, heating/cooling piping, and boiler.
4. Replacing and repairing commodes, sinks, water coolers, water heaters, garbage disposal, dishwasher, shower valves, water faucets, flush valves, and other related fixtures and equipment.
5. Supervising the work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labor (including inmates) to assist in completing assigned tasks and providing support to other staff members performing trade skills during preventive maintenance or other duties assigned by the supervisor as deemed necessary.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the Minimum Education and Experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required but applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Documented working knowledge of the processes and methods of the repair of many types of equipment and the ability to troubleshoot and repair the systems associated with the infrastructure of an industrial or commercial setting.
- Documented working knowledge of the design of plumbing piping including water supply and sanitary drainage.
- Documented working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of building systems.
- Documented working knowledge of diagnosing, prescribing and performing repair procedures on numerous types of equipment, and the skill to use related tools and equipment in the repair of plumbing, HVAC or electrical systems.
- Documented working knowledge of understanding and working from blueprints or drawings.
Compensation and Benefits
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.
Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113
This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night BEFORE the end date listed above.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with established working hours of Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business needs.
About Nash Correctional Institution
Nash Correctional Institution is a medium custody facility located in Nashville, Nash County NC. It houses approximately 654 male offenders. The facility provides offender labor to two Correction Enterprises operations located on site: the Optical Plant and the Print Plant. The Optical Plant manufactures eyeglasses for customers such as Medicaid and the Division of Services for the Blind. The Print Plant is a full-service print shop dedicated to printing services for state government agencies, public school systems, state community colleges and universities, and non-profit organizations.
Supplemental Application Information
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.
Criminal Justice Certified Positions
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. ALL applicants must:
- Meet Criminal Justice Standards requirements (12 NCAC 09G .0302)
- Pass a criminal background check
- Produce a negative drug screening result
- Successfully complete medical and psychological evaluations
- Possess a valid driver’s license
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.
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 of the DD-256 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 to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [email protected] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)
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 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.
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.
Recruiter:
Celeste Renee Robinson
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