MaintenanceConstruction Tech IV (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician IV (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC11

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 Steve Troxler Sciences Center located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh NC Wake County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 (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 NC Dept of Agriculture Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center.

Part-time or Full-time (30 hours per week) will be considered.

The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center (ASC) houses all the regulatory laboratories for the Department of Agriculture. The labs consist of the Food & Drug Protection Division Chemistry Microbiology and Pesticide Residue labs; the Animal Disease Diagnostic lab; the Standards Division Weights and Measures lab and the Standards Division Fuel Quality testing lab. The facility also houses a Bio-Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory. These laboratories form the scientific basis for all regulatory work performed by the Department ensuring consumer protection for human and animal food commerce and animal health.


This position ensures proper performance and maintenance of the following:
* Physical plant operations (high pressure steam boilers hot water boilers chillers cooling towers and incinerators) HVAC plumbing electrical systems and general construction.

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.

• Working knowledge of building codes blueprints and building automation control systems
• Ability to understand downstream impacts of mechanical systems to maintain continuous lab operations.
• A valid North Carolina drivers license

Highly Preferred:

• 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.
• Must either have or obtain within the first 1 year of employment a pesticides applicators license.
• Must be able to arrive at the ASC facility within 60 minutes

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 diploma and two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades; 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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