About this Senior Regional Maintenance Technician role at State of North Carolina
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - AdministrationJob Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Technician IV (NS)Position Number
60073622Grade
NC11About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
The Senior Regional Maintenance Technician (Maintenance/Construction Technician IV) plays a critical role within the Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard (MRMY) Preventative Maintenance Team. This position performs preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance at assigned institutions across the Mountain Region and provides support to additional facilities as needed. The role requires journeyman‑level expertise in at least two engineering or construction trade disciplines and includes assisting specialized MRMY teams as well as participating in larger construction projects when required.Key Responsibilities
• Perform preventative, scheduled, and emergency maintenance work orders at primary assigned institutions within the Mountain Region.
• Provide maintenance support to additional institutions as needed, partnering with local Institutional Maintenance teams.
• Apply journeyman‑level skills across at least two construction/engineering trades such as concrete, masonry, carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronics, site work, and equipment operation.
• Assist MRMY specialty teams—including Special Projects, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, and Electronics Systems—during high‑priority or cross‑functional tasks.
• Participate in larger construction or renovation projects in collaboration with other Regional Maintenance Yards or the DECM Construction team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, ensuring compliance with safety, operational, and regulatory standards.
Work Location and Schedule
This position has a duty station at the Mountain Regional Maintenance Yard in Black Mountain, NC. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits. The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 7:30 am– 4:00pm and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Grade Range: $45,431.00-$79,504.00
NC 11
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
- Demonstrated experience in two or more journeyman level construction trade skills within concrete, masonry, carpentry, site work, painting, finishes, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronics, and/or equipment operation.
- Experience with the tools, methods, practices, materials, and equipment used within the general construction trades relating to the maintenance of buildings.
- Experience with reading schematics and blueprints.
The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date
State Benefits Information
The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health Insurance options
- Retirement Plans
- NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
- Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
Visit the State Benefits website for additional information.
The Support Services Division oversees the operations and infrastructure that sustain facilities within the Department of Adult Correction. Responsibilities include facility maintenance, fleet and warehouse management, food services, construction and renovation projects, and energy efficiency. This division plays a vital role in supporting daily operations and long-term planning.
Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) operates as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement and renovation and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO) and serves as the DAC representative on all matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, construction, and maintenance services to ensure all statewide Institutions and Facilities remain in compliance with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates, while also promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training within the construction and maintenance trades, while assisting institutions directly and indirectly with the installation and maintenance of kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment.
Application Process
NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include:
- Complete education history (including high school)
- Full work experience details
- Certificates and licenses, if applicable
- Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen.
If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.
Education Equivalency Verification
The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.
Veterans’ and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
PREA Requirement
The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCDAC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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.
Necessary Special Requirements
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:
Lisa Warren ByrdEmail:
