MaintenanceConstruction Tech II (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC06

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation responsible oversight and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .

employment information.

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is with NC Dept of Agriculture Sciences Center located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Sciences Center.

Work Schedule: 7:00 am 4:00 pm

The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center (ASC) houses the regulatory laboratories for the Department of Agriculture. The labs consist of the Food & Drug Protection Division Chemistry Microbiology and Pesticide Residue labs; the Veterinary Division Animal Disease Diagnostic lab; the Standards Division Weights and Measures lab and the Standards Division Fuel Quality testing lab.

The Facility Maintenance section is responsible for all buildings and maintenance for the ASC and the three veterinary divisions satellite laboratories. This position assists with maintenance and repairs of the general physical buildings mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems equipment and surrounding grounds. This includes assisting with monitoring operating systems including chillers boilers HVAC and incinerators and repairing plumbing electrical and carpentry issues.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

• Basic knowledge of the practices tools and materials used in general building maintenance carpentry and/or the repair of equipment
• A valid NC drivers license
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand verbal and written instructions regarding work assignments

Highly Preferred:

Assigned trade areas: general maintenance carpentry mechanical systems electrical systems plumbing HVAC groundskeeping and incinerator operation and maintenance (must have at least one).

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 Regulation Part 82 Subpart F.

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 one (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Janice Scott Kearney

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