HVAC Maintenance Technician

Maintenance/Construction Technician III (S)The primary purpose of the Maintenance Construction Technician III (HVAC) is the maintenance and repair of various mechanical fluid and air handling systems including the original shipboard forced air ventilation system (motors and louvers), modern HVAC systems, and the shore side wastewater lift station. Conducts routine tank and void soundings, maintains shipboard deck drains, and repairs watertight doors and portals. Serves as a senior Battleship staff representative during weekends and after-hours events.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and electronic systems aboard the Battleship and ashore.Perform routine maintenance and repairs.Serve as the Maintenance Duty Person.Work rotating weekends and holidays to ensure the safety and security of the Battleship during non-staffed hours.Supervise maintenance contractors, contracted janitorial staff, volunteers, community service groups, and Department of Public Safety inmate work-release participants in restoration and preservation activities.Collaborate with Maintenance Department personnel and other staff to maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for visitors and assist with special event setup and breakdown.Provide positive public service by answering visitor questions, explaining the Battleship's history, assisting during medical emergencies, and performing other duties as assigned.Applicants who possess the following are preferred:Proven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, ventilation, and mechanical systemsProven ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair plumbing, electrical, alarm, and networking systemsDemonstrated experience welding, brazing, grinding, painting, carpentry, and/or deploying preservation techniquesDemonstrated experience maintaining a historic steel battleship, similar historic facility, or large non-historic facilityDemonstrated experience directing and supervising contractors, volunteers, community service groups, etc.Position/Physical Requirements:Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday, 8AM to 5 PM with occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.This position's workplace is in-person aboard the Battleship North CarolinaMust be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, completing repetitive motions, and smell.Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to work in an environment subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions, oils, confined areas, passageways, and hazards.This Position is designated as Essential/Mandatory and is required to work adverse weather events and may be called to work special events.***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at *Payout contingent on funding availability*This position is located at:1 Battleship Rd. NEWilmington, NC 28401Minimum Education and Experience:High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaANDtwo (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; 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.Supplemental and Contact Information:The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.Application Process:Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.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.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.Be sure to complete the application in full. Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date.Degree/College Credit Verification:Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.Veteran's and National Guard Preference:Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.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 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), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Employment Eligibility:It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Sign On Bonus Eligibility:To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.CONTACT INFORMATION:N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision of Human Resources109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Phone: 919-814-6670EEO 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, North Carolina Department of Public Safety