Maintenance/Construction Tech. II

The mission of the juvenile justice Division in the Department of Public Safety is to reduce and prevent juvenile delinquency by effectively operating an integrated comprehensive juvenile justice system that intervenes through education and treatment of youth in order to promote youth accountability strengthen families and increase public safety The regional juvenile detention centers are an integral part of the juvenile justice continuum that provides temporary and safe custody of juveniles who are accused of conduct subject to the jurisdiction of the court who require a restricted environment for their own or the community protection while pending legal action. Youth development centers are secure facilities that provide education and treatment services to prepare committed youth to successfully transition to a community setting. This type of commitment is the most restrictive intensive dispositional option available to the juvenile courts in North Carolina.

This position performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of systems within a juvenile facility and its support buildings. It requires journeyman-level skill in at least one tradesuch as carpentry cabinet making roofing or paintingand working knowledge of others. Duties include general maintenance limited grounds care and supervision of semi-skilled or unskilled workers to complete tasks and support other maintenance staff as needed.

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings grounds equipment and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and complete assigned work orders with minimal supervision addressing maintenance issues in a timely and thorough manner.
• Assist in maintaining grounds and operating groundskeeping equipment ensuring exterior areas of the facility are well-kept and functional.
• Collaborate with the supervisor to discuss non-routine or complex maintenance tasks and ensure proper resolution of maintenance challenges.
• Participate in cross-training opportunities within the Facility Maintenance Group to support a flexible and knowledgeable maintenance team.
• Assist with a variety of general maintenance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor contributing to the overall upkeep and functionality of the facility.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to theState Human Resources Actwith the most qualified individuals.

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (includingaccurate dates of employment/attendance)must be documented on the application.Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.A complete all-inclusive application maximizes an applicants potential to qualify for the position as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.State Government Application Resources NC Office of Human Resources

Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but arenota substitution for a complete application.

Management Preference:These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Skilled in diagnosing and repairing maintenance issues
• Ability to operate and maintain maintenance equipment and tools.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Please note: This is not required for this position. 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.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

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• Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: Experience
  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
    1. A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
    2. A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

  The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the National Standards to Prevent Detect and Respond to Prison Rape. PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions

  If applying for a Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division please click this link for specific certification requirements:Juvenile Justice Officer & Juvenile Court Counselor Certification.

  Per NC General Statute 143B-1209.54 applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBIs Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (RAP Back). This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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