Agency

Dept of Insurance

Division

Office of State Fire Marshal

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician IV (S)

Position Number

65044588

Grade

NC11

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Department of Insurance is to promote a stable insurance market through unbiased regulation and to protect the lives and property of every citizen in all 100 counties while fostering superior, user-friendly service, courtesy, and respect. Our agency licenses insurance agents, adjusters, bail bondsmen and more, along with investigating fraud matters involving insurance consumers and any entity or individual regulated by the Department. In an ever-changing environment, it is the vision of the Department of Insurance to maintain the stabilization of the insurance industry in order to provide more products, competitive prices and consumer protection.

Description of Work

About Us

The mission of the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is to ensure the safety and well-being of North Carolina's citizens by providing expert fire cause investigations, training for first responders, and enforcing state building codes. OSFM's divisions work together to protect lives and property through comprehensive fire safety programs and services.

With eight key divisions — Codes and Interpretations, Field Services, Risk Management, Licensing and Certifications, Ratings/Grants/GIS/Foam, Fire & Rescue Training/Commission/RPD, Fire Investigation Unit, and Community Risk Reduction — the dedicated staff at OSFM take on a diverse range of essential responsibilities, directly impacting the safety of North Carolina’s citizens. From training fire and rescue personnel and enforcing building codes to procuring property insurance for state-owned structures and reviewing construction plans for government projects, OSFM fulfills a crucial role in safeguarding lives and property across North Carolina.

If you’re interested in a career that helps make North Carolina a safer and better place to live while working with some of the best professionals in the industry, apply today!

For more information about OSFM: http://www.ncosfm.gov

Position: 65044588 and 65044589 – Maintenance/Construction Technician IV - ETC
Recruitment Salary Range: $45,431 - $70,987
Salary Grade: NC11

*Please note that this posting is for multiple positions.

*This posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the end date.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The State of North Carolina is seeking motivated and knowledgeable Maintenance/Construction Technicians to provide multi-trade, journey-level maintenance support for the North Carolina Emergency Training Center (ETC), performing highly skilled work across electrical, HVAC/mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and infrastructure systems. The employee independently diagnoses and repairs complex structural and mechanical issues, ensures code-compliant operations, and maintains the operational readiness of all ETC training facilities, including specialized props and systems.

Work requires thorough knowledge of North Carolina building codes, safe work practices, and advanced trade techniques. This position exercises independent judgment when determining repair strategies and ensures that critical public safety training environments remain safe, functional, and compliant. The employee also supports system operations at the swift water and aircraft rescue firefighting site and maintains administrative and code-compliance documentation.

This position is designated as on-call, and the employee will be expected to respond to emergencies, inclement weather, and after-hours callbacks at the ETC. The normal work schedule is 40 hours per week; business needs may require some after-hours, weekend, and overnight work due to building or infrastructure emergencies.

Key Responsibilities include:

Electrical Maintenance

• Perform highly skilled electrical maintenance, repairs, and new installations on specialized ETC training props.
• Work on conduit, wiring, switches, breakers, lighting, motors, generators, and system controllers.
• Use diagnostic tools, such as voltmeters and ammeters, for troubleshooting and safety validation.
• Ensure full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and North
Carolina State Building Codes.

HVAC & Mechanical Systems Maintenance

• Maintain, repair, and replace HVAC systems throughout the training center.
• Troubleshoot steam, hot water, air conditioning, and chiller systems.
• Use precision diagnostic tools, including airflow meters and refrigerant gauges.
• Perform brazing and soldering and operate mechanical power tools for system repairs.

Carpentry

• Construct, renovate, remodel, and repair facilities, including offices, classrooms, and storage spaces.
• Perform framing, roofing, flooring, drywall installation, taping, and finish work.
• Read and execute work from blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ensure structural work meets North Carolina Building Code requirements.

Plumbing & Piping

• Install, repair, and replace plumbing systems, including fixtures, pumps, appliances, and water heaters.
• Work with PVC, copper, PEX, and other piping materials.
• Use specialized tools for cutting, threading, and joining pipe.
• Maintain compliance with the North Carolina Plumbing Code.

Water System & Swiftwater Site Operations

• Operate and maintain specialized water infrastructure supporting ETC training operations.
• Collect and test water samples to ensure safety and compliance.
• Perform system repairs and assist with planning upgrades or capital improvements.
• Maintain operational readiness for the swiftwater training site.

Administrative & Code Compliance

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inventory records, and diagnostic documentation.
• Research and confirm building code requirements before implementing repair strategies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Holds a North Carolina license in plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades.

• Prior maintenance and operations experience supporting large or complex facilities.

• Preference given to applicants with experience in water system maintenance at large facilities.

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.

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.

 

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 management preferences listed in this vacancy announcement are used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

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 Requirements

• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver license
• 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.

 

Benefits of NC State Employment
We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits, including:

• 12 Annual paid holidays
• North Carolina State Health Plan administered by AETNA
• Supplemental benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Dental, and Vision plans
• NC State Retirement System (TSERS)
• WeSave Employee Discounts

 

Learn more about employee perks/benefits: 

• Why Work For NC? 
• NC OSHR: Benefits  

 

Supplemental and Contact Information
Applicants must complete and submit a state employment application by 11:59 pm the night before the closing date. Applications must include education, work experience, and certifications/licenses. Incomplete applications or “see attached” responses will not be considered.

Academic degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions and may be verified. Transcripts are required when specific coursework is used to qualify.

The Department of Insurance/OSFM may conduct criminal history checks for recommended applicants. Failure to report criminal convictions may result in disqualification, disciplinary action, or criminal prosecution.

The Department of Insurance/OSFM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Applicants requesting accommodations under the ADA may submit paper applications via mail or fax.

Veterans Preference requires submission of a DD 214; National Guard members must submit DD 256 or NGB 22 when applicable.

Applicants may track the status of their application through the government jobs portal.

For more information about NCDOI: http://www.ncdoi.gov/  

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:

Laeng Lorn

Recruiter Email:

LAENG.LORN@NCDOI.GOV