Maintenance Mechanic IV - Western Correctional

Agency Adult Correction Division

COO - OPS

- Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S) Position Number 60063387 Grade NC09 About 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 Positions perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of buildings and facilities. Work requires specialization in two or more technical trades in connection with maintenance of facilities, related equipment and machinery. Positions function at the journey level in multiple skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, or similar specializations. Work assignments are complex, and require planning and coordination of multiple trade disciplines. Positions function with limited oversight, and seek input from higher level trades specialists in the completion of novel maintenance problems and issues. Work is performed independently; however, positions may refer unusual work problems to their supervisor for consideration and final determination. Positions provide technical guidance to other positions engaged skilled, semiskilled or unskilled maintenance work. Positions ensure that work performed adheres to established maintenance, repair and/or construction standards. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences The Maintenance/Construction Technician III position reports directly to the Assistant Warden. The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance tasks, and repairs ensuring that assigned systems within the correctional facility and support buildings are maintained in a safe and efficient manner. Other job duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Requiring specialization in two or more technical trades in connection with maintenance of facilities, related equipment and machinery. Functioning at the journeymen level in multiple skilled trades, such as electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, or similar specializations. Completing work assignments that are complex and require planning and coordination of multiple trade disciplines. Functioning with limited oversight and seek input from higher level trades specialist in the completion of novel maintenance problems and issues. (Work is performed independently; however, position may refer unusual work problems to their supervisor for consideration and final determination.) Providing technical guidance to other positions engaged in skilled, semi-skilled or unskilled (including offenders) maintenance work. Performing work that adheres to established maintenance, repair and/or construction standards. Following oral and written instructions. Possessing the ability to have physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time. Possessing skills in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades. Understanding and working from sketches or penciled drawings. Operating common types of machines shop or woodworking power equipment. Reading and interpreting both building codes and blueprints. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours of Monday - Friday 1st Shift and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need. This is a REPOST. Previous applicants

MUST REAPPLY

to be considered. Note to

Current State Employees:

The salary grade for this position is NC09 Salary Range ($41,206 - $72,113). State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. About Western Correctional Center for Women (WCCW): Western Correctional Center for Women (formerly Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women) opened on July 7, 2008 and is a minimum custody facility housing approx. 360 female offenders located in Black Mountain, NC.

WCCW renovated four dormitories:

Greenwood, Frye, Sloop and Gilliat. Renovations on the vocation building provided offenders with an educational classroom and an operating greenhouse. Renovations to the Buchanan building accommodated the increasing offender population and offer more educational classrooms and a medical wing. On Oct. 4, 2021, the facility's name was changed to Western Correctional Center for Women.

Management Preferences:

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 knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the vacancy announcement should be used as management preferences and be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Documented working knowledge of commercial/industrial maintenance. 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 two (2) years 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:

Santino East Email:

recruiters@dac.nc.gov North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.