Maintenance/Construction Technician III

Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

60038939

Grade

NC09

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Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks of installation, operation, preventive maintenance, and repair of campus heating, cooling and ventilating control systems, refrigeration monitoring equipment, safety and security equipment including digital access systems, mass communication devices and related systems. This position is also required to give general assistance to other staff as needed to meet school property and program needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Job Title: Maintenance/Construction Technician III

Company Name: NC School for the Deaf

Job Summary: The Maintenance/Construction Technician III performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and grounds at the NC School for the Deaf. This role ensures the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of the campus environment for students, staff, and visitors.

***This is a full time, 12-month permanent position and works day shift; Monday to Friday.***

Job Responsibilities:
* Execute skilled carpentry work, including framing, trim installation, cabinetry repair, and door/window maintenance.
* Perform basic plumbing tasks such as repairing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing fixtures, and maintaining hot water systems.
* Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repairs on lighting systems, outlets, switches, and minor appliance wiring, adhering to safety protocols.
* Perform general maintenance duties including painting, patching walls, floor repair, and ceiling tile replacement.
* Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively.
* Assist in the planning and execution of small construction and renovation projects, including demolition, framing, and finishing.
* Inspect facilities regularly to identify and address maintenance needs proactively.
* Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies in a timely and efficient manner.
* Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, materials used, and time spent on tasks.
* Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, building codes, and school policies.
* Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and school personnel regarding maintenance issues and project updates.
* May provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced technicians.

*Comply with agency safety guidelines.

*Coordinate with and support external repair contractors.

*Effectively communicate with other facilities maintenance personnel; communicate updates and escalate issues to supervisor.

Management Preferences:

• Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain building facilities systems.
• Experience with troubleshooting issues, replace or repair parts, tune/set equipment parameters.
• Documented experience performing regular preventive and predictive maintenance on building utilities and structures.
• Advanced skill in reading and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints; equipment manuals; and work orders.
• The ability to use these to take action to perform required maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment and sub-systems.
• Dexterity in diagnosing building automation issues and make suggestions for improvement.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, electric meters in performing duties.

Necessary Special Qualification  

• May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F. 

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.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in general maintenance operations; 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.

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty-two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina.

Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education. North Carolina School for the Deaf operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June. Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round.

Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. 

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

Recruitment Salary Range $40,000 to $50,000 - Dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not 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.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses.

Application Process:
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. Applications can only be submitted once.   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 screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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. 

 Veteran’s 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 member 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.

 ADA Accommodations:

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.

You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-544-6312.

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:

Wendy Charlene Helmig

Recruiter Email:

WENDY.HELMIG@NCSD.K12.NC.US