Maintenance​/Construction Technician III

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Correction Enterprises Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number  Grade NC09

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. 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.

$41,206 - $72,113

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/ 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. 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.

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.

The Correction Enterprises division is committed to providing technical and behavioral job training to offenders, aiming to enhance their skills and increase their chances of successful reintegration into society upon release. They achieve this goal by operating a self-sufficient business that mirrors a real-life work environment, which exposes offenders to practical work experience, and helps them develop positive work ethics and attitudes.

This is done at no cost to North Carolina taxpayers, making it a sustainable and valuable program for offenders and the community alike.

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. 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. Visit website for State Benefits.

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. For more information about DAC: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). DAC 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,…