Maintenance/Construction Technician II/Plumbing/HVAC

Agency

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Division

Gov Morehead Sch for the Blind

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

60038382

Grade

NC06

About Us

Governor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students, GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.

Description of Work

This position is located at the Governor Morehead School for the Blind and involves highly skilled work in the general maintenance, repair, and/or construction of buildings, related equipment, and plumbing, heating/cooling, and electrical systems across campus facilities. Work is performed in accordance with maintenance schedules and operational priorities supporting the educational and residential environment of the school. Special repair assignments are typically received through work orders from authorized personnel.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Work requires the exercise of initiative and judgment in applying various technical trade skills to a wide range of maintenance, repair, and construction issues affecting campus facilities. Because the school includes academic buildings, residential facilities, dining areas, and administrative spaces, strong knowledge of plumbing systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is critical to maintaining safe, comfortable, and functional environments for students, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities may include diagnosing system failures, performing preventative maintenance, repairing piping systems, fixtures, boilers, and HVAC equipment, and ensuring systems operate efficiently and in compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Employees in this class determine the extent of repair or replacement work required and ensure building systems remain safe and operational. Work may involve supervision of employees performing journeyman-level work in electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, carpentry, cabinet making, roofing, painting, or other skilled trades. However, employees may also independently perform a wide variety of highly technical tasks at and above the journeyman level to maintain and support the school's facilities and infrastructure.

Recruitment Standards

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery.
• Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades.
• Ability to understand and work from sketches or penciled drawings.
• Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or woodworking power equipment.
• Ability to guide the work of skilled workers.
• Ability to read and interpret building codes.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to plan projects, assign tasks, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Knowledge of plumbing systems including piping, fixtures, drainage systems, and water distribution systems used in institutional or school facilities.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and the ability to diagnose problems, perform maintenance, and assist with repair of HVAC equipment and related mechanical systems.

Budgeted Salary $48,062.00

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Necessary Special Qualification

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.

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:

Nicole Rachel Clark

Recruiter Email:

NICOLE.CLARK@GMS.K12.NC.US