Maintenance Construction Technician II

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This position will be located inSpring Hope Nash County

This position participates in the general upkeep of grounds facilities equipment and assists maintenance staff with the maintenance requirements of North Carolina National Guard facilities. Employee performs grounds maintenance tasks and provides oversight of the grounds maintenance contract. These services also include the mixing and application of herbicide/pesticide chemicals fertilizing mulching weeding mowing trimming pruning seeding and removal of dead foliage. Must be able to make minor mechanical adjustments to equipment such as tractors mowers and other powered lawn equipment and ensures all grounds equipment has up to date service records and are cleaned/maintained regularly. This position is responsible for maintenance on all tools equipment and facilities as well as assigned administrative responsibilities such as record keeping recording work hours and basic operational forms. This position will assist other maintenance staff in preventative maintenance of facilities. This will include but not be limited to basic custodial responsibilities HVAC carpentry plumbing and electrical equipment maintenance. Maintenance projects are carried out during all seasons and in all types of weather conditions. This position requires physical stamina to carry out a variety of tasks.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position isNC06. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position. If selected for this position a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience funding availability and internal equity. Based upon these factors a pay increase MAY result.

About The NC National Guard:
The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina. We trace our heritage back to the 1663 Carolina Charter granting authority to levy muster and train men.In recent years the NCNG reshaped itself in accordance with guidance from the Chief National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This transformation changed the NCNGs focus and structure from that of a strategic reserve to a modern operational force. The NCNG postures itself in an evolving environment for success in meeting both current and future mission requirements while maintaining a Ready Reliable Responsive and Relevant force (R4).

About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS):

The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention protection and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6000 permanent positions and nearly 13000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live work and visit through effective law enforcement juvenile justice programs emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness.

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 (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Transcripts may be attached to supplement education and work experience may include internships volunteerism and full and part-time work. 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 receive the highest possible salary if selected for the position. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations for the advertised position.Click here for more information and application resources.

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

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

• Experience in performing facility maintenance.
• Skilled in at least one of the following trades: (HVAC Plumbing Electrical Structures fire alarms).
• Experience in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment such as tractors mowers and other powered lawn equipment.

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 details.

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.

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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Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional however we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an 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 Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check.

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