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Maintenance Mechanic III

Justice


Job Location:

Sampson County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 41206 - 47361
Posted: 5 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
The job posting is outdated and position may be filled

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

DOJ Administrative

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC09

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice led by the Attorney General of North Carolina represents the state state agencies and elected officials and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab the North Carolina Justice Academy and the Sheriffs and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $41206 - $47361

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The Maintenance/Construction Technician III is responsible for ensuring that all facilities at the North Carolina Justice Academy are maintained in a high state of readiness. This role performs skilled work across multiple tradesincluding plumbing mechanical and structural systemswhile supporting preventative maintenance repairs and campus improvement initiatives. The position also plays a key role in maintaining safety functionality and security across campus buildings and infrastructure.

Some travel including some occasional overnight stays are required
The selected candidate is subject to a background investigation.

The North Carolina Justice Academy (with campuses in Edneyville and Salemburg) provides basic intermediate and advanced training for law enforcement officers on topics including anti-terrorism community-oriented policing criminal investigation traffic crash investigation firearms self-defense and management and supervision. Additionally the Academy provides basic intermediate and advanced training for Detention Officers and Telecommunicators on behalf of the North Carolina Sheriffs Education and Training Standards Commission.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

  • Experience with plumbing mechanical systems and/or general construction practices.
  • Experience diagnosing and/or repairing a wide range of facility-related issues.

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; 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.

TheNorth Carolina Department of Justice includes theNorth Carolina State Crime Lab theNorth Carolina Justice Academyand theSheriffsandCriminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

The State of North Carolina offers employer paid health insurance plus twelve paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information atEmployee Benefits.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position and if you are selected it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms See Resume or See Attachment will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
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.

Recruiter:

Wendy K Minich

Recruiter Email: