Carpenter

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. 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 N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit

The Maintenance/Construction Technician provides carpentry, maintenance and repair for the interior and exterior of all modern and historic buildings, outdoor decorative wooden elements and wooden fences. This position is also involved in exhibition construction. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing carpentry maintenance and preservation for a total of 41 buildings, to include more than 14 large historic buildings, the 60,000 square foot modern North Carolina History Center and 26 supporting buildings, fences, exterior garden furniture, and other associated objects on the Tryon Palace campus.
• Assisting in painting and other building trade tasks as assigned, including minor masonry, walkway and metal work, as well as repairs to door lock systems.
• Working with other Facilities staff in the setup, take down and storage of scaffolding, ladders, construction of wooden platforms and staging.
• Assuring all hand tools, power tools and stationary machines are cleaned and serviced routinely to ensure proper functioning and safety in use.
• Purchasing necessary supplies for preventive maintenance and repair work, following Department purchasing requirements and established guidelines for securing materials.

Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• Museum or historic structure experience in maintenance preservation.
• Experience working with tools and materials used in the preservation, reproduction, and fabrication of wooden decorative and architectural elements.
• Experience reading and working from sketches, scaled drawings, and blueprints.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work Monday-Friday 7:30-4:30 with one hour for lunch. Rotating on-call weekend duty. Some evenings and weekends as required.
• Must be able to lift heavy materials (50-100 lbs.), perform repetitive manual tasks with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to operate power equipment daily.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

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

A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at

*Payout contingent on funding availability*

** This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply. **

This position is located at:

Tryon Palace

529 S Front Street

New Bern, NC 28562

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 or

a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades;

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.

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.
• 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.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. 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 Resources

Division of Human Resources

109 E. Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

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EEO Statement

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