Maintenance Construction Technician

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina.

Description of Work

We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families!

The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. 

The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you

Job Duties: 

This position is located at Alexander JDC, located in Taylorsville NC

The Maintenance/Construction Tech III is responsible for performing routine, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and repairs, ensuring that assigned systems within Juvenile Justice Facilities and support buildings are maintained in a safe and efficient manner. This position is required to perform at the Journeyman level in the Electrical trade and at the Journeyman level in at least one other trade preferably HVAC, Plumbing or Carpentry. This position will be required to service and repair secondary electrical systems to include repairs to interior lighting, building wiring, conduit, control wiring, perimeter lighting and repairs to electrical equipment. The Maintenance/Construction Tech. III will repair commercial kitchen equipment and make minor repairs to buildings both interior and exterior and may make repairs to HVAC equipment and plumbing systems. This position will be expected to supervise the work of skilled, semi-skilled and/or unskilled labor to assist in completing assigned tasks and provide support to other staff members performing trade skills during preventive maintenance.

Must have a valid driver's license upon hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $39,671-$69,426

Grade: NC09

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. 

The Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position.  All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.