Maintenance​/Construction Technician III

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community.

Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

This position is located at Correction Enterprises – Sampson Laundry in Clinton, North Carolina. The Maintenance Mechanic III is responsible for managing maintenance programs and providing maintenance support for the Sampson Laundry facility. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Construction Mechanic IV. The employee in this position is responsible for supervising offenders assigned to maintenance operations and ensuring that all equipment is maintained and repaired in a timely and efficient manner.

Duties include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and ensuring the safe operation of machinery and facility systems.

• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Coordinating repairs.
• Ensuring the safe operation of machinery and facility systems.

This position plays a critical role in supporting the operational needs of Sampson Laundry. As a production-based operation, Sampson Laundry functions much like a private-sector business and must consistently meet production schedules, customer deadlines, and delivery commitments. Therefore, the Maintenance Mechanic III position exists to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support the continuous operation of the facility in order to meet these business objectives.

Salary Range: $41,206 - $72,113

The Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/ Management Preferences are not required. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Must demonstrate experience in repairing machinery.
• Must demonstrate prior knowledge in electricity, machinery, and plumbing.
• Must demonstrate experience in operating common types of maintenance tools.

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.”

• 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.

• 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
  
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The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.

We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

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.

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.

This posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. This is a repost. Previous applicants must reapply to be considered for this vacancy.