Agency
Office of State Human Resources
Division
Temporary Solutions
Job Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Technician IV (S)
Position Number
Grade
NC11
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Description of Work
This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org.
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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.
This temporary position is with NC Dept of Agriculture – Steve Troxler Sciences Center, located at 4400 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh NC, Wake County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This temporary position will be assigned to the NC Dept of Agriculture – Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center.
Part-time or Full-time (30+ hours per week) will be considered.
The Steve Troxler Agricultural Sciences Center (ASC) houses all the regulatory laboratories for the Department of Agriculture. The labs consist of the Food & Drug Protection Division Chemistry, Microbiology, and Pesticide Residue labs; the Animal Disease Diagnostic lab; the Standards Division Weights and Measures lab, and the Standards Division Fuel Quality testing lab. The facility also houses a Bio-Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory. These laboratories form the scientific basis for all regulatory work performed by the Department ensuring consumer protection for human and animal food, commerce, and animal health.
The primary responsibilities for this temporary assignment include: supervising technicians, performing highly skilled work, and exercising initiative and judgement to troubleshoot complex systems. This position ensures proper performance and maintenance of the following:
* Physical plant operations (high pressure steam boilers, hot water boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and incinerators), HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general construction.
* Supervising staff
* Interacting with and coordinating subcontractors during repairs or improvement projects.
* Work may occasionally be performed in areas containing necropsies/animal carcasses, biological materials, incineration systems, and associated odors. Employees receive appropriate safety training and PPE to safely carry out required activities in these environments
In addition to the main veterinary division lab located in Raleigh, the Facility Maintenance team is responsible for three satellite laboratories: Griffin Laboratory (Monroe, NC), Northwestern Laboratory (Elkin, NC), and the Western Laboratory (Fletcher, NC). Typical travel to each of these labs is once per month as a day trip.
* Some overnight travel may be required throughout the state. Occasional work at the Raleigh location will be required after hours. May be on emergency call back duties during adverse weather conditions and at other times as required.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.
- Working knowledge of building codes, blueprints and building automation control systems
- Ability to anticipate downstream impacts of mechanical systems to maintain continuous lab operations.
- Ability to provide direction and supervise the work of maintenance technicians and contractors
- A valid North Carolina driver’s license
- Dependable and reliable with strong time-management skills
Highly Preferred:
- 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.
- Must either have, or obtain within the first 1 year of employment, a pesticides applicator’s license.
- Must be able to arrive at the ASC facility within 60 minutes
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 diploma and two (2) years of experience in the performance of the full range of journey level tasks associated with two (2) or more highly complex mechanical or building trades; 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@NC.GOV