Maintenance​/Construction Technician II - DPR

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Parks and Recreation Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S) Position Number  Grade NC06

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Do you enjoy working outside and with your hands? NC State Parks has a Maintenance/Construction Technician II position available. This role is responsible for hands‑on work maintaining grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment. Work includes custodial tasks, boundary line clearing, routine maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burn assistance and/or auto mechanics.

• Performing a variety of semi‑skilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics.
• Operating large and small equipment and/or tools.
• Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records and preparing operational forms.
• Assisting in housekeeping.
• May supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participants, and/or volunteers on special projects.

• Demonstrated work experience performing trades in at least two of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or auto mechanics.
• Demonstrated experience in performing grounds maintenance/landscaping.
• Demonstrated experience in performing maintenance on buildings, facilities, and grounds maintenance equipment.

Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:30pm; includes evening shifts and weekends on a rotating schedule. Must work weekends and holidays on‑call rotation. Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position is considered “Essential/Mandatory Staff” and required to work on adverse weather days, during park emergencies, and may be called to work on special events. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

• Within 12‑24 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain:
• Class A CDL
• CPR Certification
• Emergency Medical Responder Certification
• Wildland Fire Suppression Certifications
• Certified in S-112 Chainsaw Operations Training – perform hazardous tree assessments and if necessary, tree removal within the park.

SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED A sign‑on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at  Payout contingent on funding availability.

This position is located at:
Raven Rock State Park, 3009 Raven Rock Rd,…