Maintenance​/Construction Tech II (Temporary

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Sciences Center.

Work Schedule:

7:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center (ASC) houses the regulatory laboratories for the Department of Agriculture. The labs consist of the Food & Drug Protection Division Chemistry, Microbiology, and Pesticide Residue labs; the Veterinary Division Animal Disease Diagnostic lab; the Standards Division Weights and Measures lab, and the Standards Division Fuel Quality testing lab. The Facility Maintenance section is responsible for all buildings and maintenance for the ASC and the three veterinary division's satellite laboratories.

This position assists with maintenance and repairs of the general physical buildings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems, equipment, and surrounding grounds. This includes assisting with monitoring operating systems including chillers, boilers, HVAC, and incinerators, and repairing plumbing, electrical and carpentry issues.

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences

• Basic knowledge of the practices, tools, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry and/or the repair of equipment
• A valid NC driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Ability to effectively communicate and understand verbal and written instructions regarding work assignments

Highly Preferred:

Assigned trade areas: general maintenance, carpentry, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, groundskeeping and incinerator operation and maintenance (must have at least one).

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 Regulation Part 82, Subpart

F.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Recruiter:
Janice Scott Kearney

Recruiter Email: JANICE.KEARNEY