Maintenance​/Construction Technician II - Caswell Development Center

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure Caswell Center's buildings are adequately maintained structurally and kept safe for residents and staff through preventive maintenance and renovations. This position serves as a lead carpenter and will also assist other areas of the general construction shop to include metal work, cement work, and operation of heavy equipment (aerial lifts, fork lifts, backhoe, and dump truck).

As lead carpenter, this position will build cabinets, install floor tiles, build forms, repair boxing/eaves on buildings, installation of doors, installations of moldings, and repair furniture.

Salary Range: $35,596.00 - $62,294.00

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to design, build, and install cabinets
• Ability and knowledge of forming up and pouring concrete
• Knowledge of door installations, fabrications, and equipment
• Knowledge of equipment/tools of the carpentry trade

• Ability to lift 90lbs. in a safe manner
• Ability to work on a ladder from 5 feet to 40 feet
• Physically able to wear a negative pressure respirator
• Physically able to work in hot, cold, and confined spaces
• Physically able to use all tools required for this position

7 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Maintenance

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

• 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

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.

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.