MaintenanceConstruction Technician I

Buncombe County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 31200 - 51807

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

& Veterans Affairs

Division

Dept of Military and Veteran Affairs

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC03

About Us

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Military Affairs Division is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working with federal state local regional and industry partners to support activities at North Carolina military installations and improve economic outcomes and the quality of life for our military and veteran communities.

The NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs Division in accordance with Chapter 143 General Statues of North Carolina assists Veterans their families and their dependents in obtaining or maintaining privileges rights and benefits to which they are entitled under Federal State or Local laws.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

NC03 Salary range: $31200 - $51807.

The North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking applicants for a Maintenance Technician I with our Veterans Affairs Division. This position will perform a variety of support activities involved in burial operations for our Western Carolina Veterans State Cemetery located inBlack Mountain NC. This position is established to supervise as well as perform a variety of activities involved in facilities maintenance equipment maintenance burial operations grounds maintenance and other work related and unique to the conduct of cemetery operations. This position will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks involved in facilities maintenance which will include general electrical plumbing carpentry and and/or mechanical repairs. Other tasks may include scheduled maintenance on vehicles tools and other equipment. Position will also be called upon to assist in burial operations such as operating a backhoe to open and close grave sites as well as the burying and/or removing of caskets. Position will install headstones and grave markers and be responsible for grounds maintenance which will include mowing and trimming lawn area. The position will be called upon to perform any other related and unique duties in the operations of a cemetery.

A normal 40 hours work week (8am-5pm) is associated with the position; however workdays will vary due to cemetery requirements. The duties and responsibilities of this position will require some weekend after hours and holiday work to allow for burials required ceremonies or to accommodate cemetery operation hours. Other duties may be assigned. Position is located inBlack Mountain NC(Buncombe County).

Position will be performing manual labor in lifting medium to heavy items weighing up to 75 pounds on a daily basis. The work is preformed indoors as well as outdoors and in all kinds of extreme weather conditions. Employee is required to wear a State provided uniform and certain safety equipment as well as follow established safety regulations and procedures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Documented experience in one or more of the following trades (carpentry cabinet making roofing painting or other).
Experience performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in facilities maintenance.
Experience in general maintenance duties as assigned.

Management Preference:

Previous maintenance mechanic work and to individuals with experience in cemetery operations including general electrical and plumbing repairs as well as experience in operating a backhoe
Experience with strong customer service skills when working with clients veterans co-workers and the general public
Experience in cemetery operations construction maintenance landscape and/or grounds work

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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

As part ofExecutive Order 278 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 year of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades; 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

Supplemental and Contact Information:

The NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an online State Application which may be obtained from
the following address: to the Human Resources Division of
DMVA by 11:59 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

The NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference
the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job
title in the section Jobs Applied For.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD form 214 Certificate of Release
or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference: North Carolina Army National Guard or
North Carolina Air National Guard Must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. If multiple applications are
submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted.

All required competencies work history and credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

A competency is defined as a set of behaviors or duties that reflect knowledge skills and
abilities. When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant
competencies knowledge skills abilities internal equity and budgetary considerations
pertinent to the advertised positions. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the NC Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs (DMVA) 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).

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying when the job has been filled.

For further information please contact:

Derrick J. Smith
Human Resources Business Partner
NC Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Division of Human Resources

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.

Derrick J Smith

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Agency& Veterans AffairsDivision Dept of Military and Veteran AffairsJob Classification TitleMaintenance/Construction Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC03About UsThe NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs / Military Affairs Division is tasked with 23 specific functions that involve working...