Maintenance/Construction Technician II - MOH65044350

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Museum of History Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S) Position Number 65044350 Grade NC06 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work Ready to put your hands-on skills to work across a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic buildings, and a wide variety of events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician II to support facilities, structures, and grounds maintenance at our Spencer, NC site. Working across multiple trades, you will handle semi-skilled upkeep, repair equipment, and play a key role in preparing site infrastructure for our busy schedule of events and public operations. Join our team and take pride in keeping this one-of-a-kind historic venue running smoothly! Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on site HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools. · Execute regular groundskeeping, complete weed and pest control (obtaining herbicide certification), and maintain outdoor spaces across the site campus. · Perform routine servicing, minor mechanical repairs, and upkeep for the site’s utility fleet, power machinery, and lawn equipment (including trucks, golf carts, and mowers). · Perform bi-weekly walkthroughs, manage safety equipment inventory (AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid), identify hazards, and serve as primary liaison to local police and fire departments. · Secure historic structures, administrative buildings, tools, and maintenance shop facilities through strict locking protocols, perimeter checks, and supply inventory management. · Provide technical and logistical support, staging, setup, teardown, and post-use resetting for museum events, site rentals, and exhibit installations. · Document completed repairs, follow complex work orders, request supplies in advance, and coordinate with staff to minimize visitor disruption. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $35,596.00 - $48,945.00 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Demonstrated experience in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for onsite HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools. Demonstrated experience in groundskeeping and lawn equipment maintenance. Demonstrated experience in maintenance of historic buildings and structures. Demonstrated experience in small engine / fleet equipment repair Forklift / Aerial Lift Operator Certification Position/Physical Requirements Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch with evenings and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed. Must be able to perform walk-intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to lift 100lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to climb ladders. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. ***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*** A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates.  See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy *Payout contingent on funding availability* This position is located at: North Caroline Transportation Museum 411 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC 28159 Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 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. Necessary Special Requirements 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. Section/Unit Description The N.C. Transportation Museum was once home to Southern Railway’s largest st