Maintenance/Construction Technician I - State of North Carolina : Job Details

* SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates.See eligibility at Payout contingent on funding availability*Recruitment Range: $31,200 - $42,000(This is a range. Selected candidate's salary will be determined within this range based on qualifications, equity, and funding at the time of hire.)Click here to learn about employee perks and benefitsClick here to see the Total Compensation CalculatorWE ARE RECRUITING FOR MULTIPLE VACANCIES.Please click the park name below to be directed to the park websiteCrowders Mountain State Park (Gaston County)Jordan Lake State Recreation Area (Chatham County)Lake Norman State Park (Iredell County)Pettigrew State Park (Washington County)Raven Rock State Park (Harnett County)Primary Purpose of Position:Do you have maintenance skills? The North Carolina State Parks is seeking self-motivated staff for our maintenance teams at various Parks statewide. The Maintenance/Construction Technician I, performs manual work to maintain Park grounds, facilities, and equipment. The position will work both independently and with others assisting in all areas of basic custodial duties, boundary line clearing and maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, basic auto mechanics, and other similar work.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:* Performing a variety of semiskilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics.* Operating large and small equipment and/or tools.* Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.* Providing record keeping duties.Position/Physical Requirements:* Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions.* Must be ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without a reasonable accommodation.* Typically works 7am - 4pm Monday-Friday; must be able to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays when necessary. This schedule may vary.* Position is considered Essential/Mandatory Staff and required to work on adverse weather days, during park emergencies, and may be called to work on special events.* Must have the ability to perform strenuous physical work with alertness to surroundings in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments with or without reasonable accommodation.Within 90 days of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and Maintain:* Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's licenseWithin 12-24 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:* Class A CDL* CPR Certification* Emergency Medical Responder Certification* Wild Land Fire Suppression Certifications* Certified in S212 Chainsaw Operations Training - perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park.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.Qualified candidates must have or be able to:* Demonstrated work experience performing trades in at least two of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or auto mechanics;* Demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance/landscaping;* Demonstrated experience in the operation and care of grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, trimmers/edgers and/or chainsaws;* Demonstrated experience performing maintenance on buildings, facilities, and equipment.A skills assessment may be conducted during the interview.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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaORa sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades;ORan equivalent combination of education and experienceNecessary Special QualificationMay 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.The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; andEducation: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.To explore NC State Parks visit: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR)takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department._____________________________________________________________________________________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 ProcessPlease watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment will NOT be accepted.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.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.Veteran's and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.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 AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).NEOGOV Technical AssistanceIf you are having technical issues logging into your account or applying for a position, please review the Get Help/FAQ's information on the website. If you are still experiencing technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-###-####.CONTACT INFORMATION:N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision of Human ResourcesZachary Ford121 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601Phone: 919-###-####[email protected]