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The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

Do you have maintenance skills and enjoy working outside with your hands? The North Carolina State Parks is seeking self-motivated staff for our maintenance team at Carvers Creek State Park. The Maintenance/Construction Technician II performs manual work to maintain Park grounds, building, facilities, and equipment. The position will work both independently and with others assisting in all areas of basic custodial duties, boundary line clearing and maintenance, trail maintenance, trash collection, mowing and trimming, prescribed burns, basic auto mechanics, and other similar work.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing a variety of semi-skilled tasks in a trade such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC and facility maintenance, and/or auto mechanics.
• Operating large and small equipment and/or tools.
• Purchasing resources in accordance with state purchasing policies and procedures.
• Maintaining records and preparing operational forms.
• Assisting in housekeeping.
• May Supervise temporary and permanent staff, community service participates, and/or volunteers on special projects.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy *Payout contingent on funding availability*

Recruitment Range

$35,596.00 - $47,000.00

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Position/Physical Requirements

Typical work schedule is Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, must be able to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends when necessary. This schedule may vary. Must be able to perform work inside and outside in various environmental conditions with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

This Position is designated as Essential/Mandatory

and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.

Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks & Recreation 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 919-707-9373