Maintenance Mechanic IV

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S)

Position Number

60012695

Grade

NC06

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

The Piedmont Research Station is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic IV to perform work involving multiple highly skilled trade specialties in the service, maintenance, and repair of equipment, buildings, and infrastructure associated with agriculture research projects conducted at the station. This position will also provide labor support to the Crops Unit.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Repairs on vehicles and agricultural farm equipment
• Preventive maintenance program for vehicles and equipment
• Buildings and ground maintenance
• Provide labor support for agricultural crop production

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $53,733

• Knowledge of highly skilled trade specialties in the service, maintenance, and repair of vehicles and farm equipment
• Knowledge of highly skilled trade specialties in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and fabrications  
• Knowledge of agricultural crop production
• Ability to operate and use basic tools and farm equipment
• Ability to identify and solve technical problems related to maintenance and repairs of equipment

Must possess or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment:

• Forklift driver’s certificate
• Respirator qualified

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
 
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Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

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 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:

Alyssa Danielle Bartholomew

Recruiter Email:

agr.workday@ncagr.gov