Maintenance/Construction Technician II
Job in
Cary, Wake County, North Carolina, 27518, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position NumberGradeNC
06
About UsThe North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.
These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Description of Work The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a self-motivated and team-oriented Maintenance/Construction Technician II for its Construction Crew and General Maintenance sections. The Construction Crew and General Maintenance sections include construction of animal caging and small in-house projects, general building and park maintenance. This position will work both independently and with others assisting in all areas of maintenance and construction.
Trades include general building maintenance, steel fabrication and general park maintenance. This position will be assigned to general maintenance but will be required to perform other tasks as needed and may be reassigned to a different group of trades such as plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical depending on the needs of the organization. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor animal exhibits, buildings and other structures as well as outside in varying weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs.
• Complete general construction tasks as needed.
• Carry out steel fabrication work, including cutting and welding.
• Assist with facility improvements and structural repairs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a safe work environment.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
/Management Preferences
Please note:
Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
Recruitment Range: $35,596-$43,750
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
Demonstrated self-motivation and strong work ethic.
Demonstrated good written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in confined spaces.
Demonstrated good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.
Demonstrated ability to be innovative and willing to look for non-typical solutions.
Position/Physical Requirements Typical
Work schedule:
Monday–Friday, 7am – 4pm.
Required to work weekend and holidays on-call rotations.
Must be available to work after hours and weekend hours when necessary and available for on-call and emergency call-back within 45 minutes.
Job offer is contingent upon passing a pre-employment screen conducted by assigned provider.
This position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.
Required to participate in the zoo's occupational health program due to contact with animal containment areas.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to regularly and…
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