Maintenance/Construction Technician III - MOH65044148

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Museum of History Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number 65044148 Grade NC09 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 Are you an experienced journey-level multi-trade professional ready to lead facility operations and protect a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic structures, and high-profile events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician III to oversee complex trades, infrastructure maintenance, and event support at our 60-acre Spencer, NC site. Operating with a high degree of independence, you will troubleshoot advanced electrical, plumbing, and HVAC climate control systems, manage contractor agreements, oversee equipment fleets, and directly supervise maintenance personnel. Join our team and play a vital role in preserving North Carolina's premier transportation history site while keeping our high-volume public operations running safely and efficiently. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Multi-Trade Building Maintenance: Execute journey-level troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance across complex facility electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and automated climate control systems to preserve historic infrastructure and public spaces. · Contractor & Operations Liaison: Direct third-party service providers and contractors to enforce site cleanliness standards, integrated pest management protocols, and specialized facility maintenance agreements. · Equipment Fleet Management: Oversee the operational readiness, preventive maintenance, and safe operation of facility-specific machinery and heavy equipment required for sitewide upkeep. · Event Logistics & Exhibit Support: Deliver technical, electrical, and logistical support for site event programming, rental operations, shows, and museum exhibit construction or installation. · Staff Supervision & Workflow Allocation: Direct daily work order distribution, prioritize tasks, and manage operations for Maintenance/Construction Technician I staff and temporary facility personnel. · Quality Assurance & Compliance: Inspect completed work to ensure technical accuracy, strict adherence to North Carolina State Building Codes, and compliance with historic preservation standards. · Safety Program & Performance Management: Conduct staff evaluations, deliver trade and safety training, enforce OSHA standards, and maintain overall sitewide workplace safety. 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: $41,206.00 - $56,660.00 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 journey-level experience in one or more of the following technical trades: electrical, plumbing, or HVAC/automated climate control systems. Demonstrated experience in supervising multiple staff members. Demonstrated experience managing a work order system. 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 evening 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 Carolina 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 two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas;