Agency

NC School for the Deaf

Division

NC School for the Deaf

Job Classification Title

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)

Position Number

60038507

Grade

NC09

About Us

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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.

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Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to perform tasks of installation, preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of campus
mechanical, electrical, plumbing-related equipment, and commercial appliance systems. This position is responsible for ensuring the safe,
reliable, and efficient operation of facility infrastructure and also provides assistance to other staff as needed to meet school property and
program needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This position is responsible for ensuring the school campus is maintained in a high state of readiness. This role performs skilled work across multiple trades—including plumbing, mechanical, and structural systems—while supporting preventative maintenance, repairs, and campus improvement initiatives. The position also plays a key role in maintaining safety, functionality, and security across campus buildings and infrastructure.

**This is an anticipated vacancy effective 7/1/2026.**

***This is a full time, 12-month permanent position and works day shift; Monday to Friday; eight (8) hours per day.***

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain campus-wide chilled water systems, distribution loops, pumps, motors, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Service building heating systems, steam distribution systems, steam-to-hot-water conversion systems, and process controls.
• Repair and replace air handlers, fan coil units, exhaust systems, ventilation equipment, ductwork, and plenums.
• Maintain and repair pumps, bearings, belts, pulleys, motors, gearboxes, compressors, and other mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Fabricate, modify, and install mechanical components and support systems as needed.
• Monitor system performance and recommend repairs or equipment replacement.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair campus electrical systems and equipment.
• Repair electrical controls, relays, switches, motors, lighting systems, and associated components.
• Install and replace wiring, electrical devices, and equipment in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with electrical upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to maximize equipment life and reliability.
• Assist with general maintenance, repair, and construction projects across campus.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and facility service calls.
• Assist with equipment moves, installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
• Follow all safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.

Management Preferences:

• Experience using American Sign Language (ASL) or willingness to learn ASL.
• Experience with plumbing, mechanical systems, and/or general construction practices.
• Experience diagnosing and/or repairing a wide range of facility-related issues.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, electric meters in performing duties.
• Advanced skill in reading and interpreting electrical/electronic schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints; equipment manuals; and work orders.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

• May require current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

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.

Required Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and

• Two (2) years of progressive experience in general maintenance operations;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

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

About the North Carolina School for the Deaf:

The North Carolina School for the Deaf (NCSD) is a specialty school for Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, ages 3 (three) to 22 (twenty two), with a catchment area encompassing the 46 westernmost counties in North Carolina. Established in 1894, the school provided significant milestones in deaf and blind education. North Carolina School for the Deaf operates per the academic calendar, from August to May, with additional summer programming in June.

Students are typically present on campus Sunday afternoons through Friday afternoons. In general, support services and administration operate year-round. Pursuant to House Bill 11, all employees, hired in classified (and certified) positions on or after July 1, 2024, are employed pursuant to Chapter 115C of the General Statutes. This includes any transfers to NCSD from another state agency who are currently considered Chapter 126 (SPA) employees.

Compensation & Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid community service leave, retirement, health, dental and vision insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR:

Compensation is dependent on qualifying education and relevant experience.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Supplemental Information:

NCSD uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject and not subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use or possession of any alcohol or tobacco products of any kind (including vapor products) are prohibited from our campuses.

Application Process: Be sure to complete the application in its entirety and review BEFORE submission. If you make changes and re-submit your application, the last application submitted will be used to determine eligibility and compensation.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

•The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date. •

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.

The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources 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 http s://www.naces.org/members . Veteran’s and National Guard Preference: • • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. By logging into Workday, it does not constitute a contractual agreement. By logging into Workday, it does not constitute a contractual agreement..

Applicants who are former member 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.

•  ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), NCSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCSD will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide information on the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-544-6312

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:

Wendy Charlene Helmig

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]