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Maintenance/Construction Technician III

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

COO - Administration

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

60073622

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

The Maintenance/Construction Technician III supports regional facility operations for the Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance by performing journey-level maintenance and construction across multiple trades to maintain and repair building systems and equipment at the Western Correctional Center for Women and other Mountain Region sites. The role completes preventive maintenance, generator service and repair, and like‑in‑kind force account replacements, working with limited oversight to plan and coordinate multi‑trade tasks and ensure code‑compliant, reliable facility performance.

Key Duties Include:
  • Perform preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment—such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or generators—following established standards and work orders.
  • Service, repair, and test standby generators and related components; document results and schedule follow‑up work.
Install and replace like‑in‑kind components and systems through force account projects; coordinate materials and sequencing across trades.
  • Diagnose electrical distribution issues; install primary or secondary conduit and circuitry; ensure work aligns with the National Electrical Code and agency standards.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to plan work and verify as‑built conditions.
  • Provide technical guidance to skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled workers during multi‑trade maintenance assignments; escalate unusual problems to a supervisor as needed.
  • Travel within the Mountain Region to support site needs and coordinate activities with facility maintenance and DECM staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $41,206 - $72,113

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

  • Demonstrated experience in one or more journeyman level construction trade skills within concrete, masonry, carpentry, site work, painting, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and/or equipment operation.
  • Demonstrated experience in the installation of primary and secondary electrical conduit and circuitry for electrical distribution systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with standard testing equipment to diagnose electrical components.
  • Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC).

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.

About the Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM)

The Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) coordinates all North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) construction and renovation efforts, working closely with the State Construction Office to bring projects to life. We represent the department on key property and building matters while keeping facilities running smoothly through expert support for mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and other essential systems. With a dedicated team specializing in design, project management, and sustainability, DECM helps ensure our facilities stay safe, efficient, and ready to serve.

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.

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.

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

T he 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:

Lisa Warren Byrd

Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov

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