Maintenance Director

AgencyDept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivisionBattleshipJob Classification TitleMaintenance/Construction Supervisor I (S)Position Number60084093GradeNC13About UsThe 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 We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.Description of WorkSupervise all Maintenance Technicians within the Maintenance Department. Develop budgets and project lists for the Maintenance Department. Oversee maintenance, repair, and renovation projects by both full-time and part-timestaff and volunteers. Maintain electrical power and lighting systems. Ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA rules by all maintenance and volunteer staff. Serve as back-up to the Assistant Director on all maintenance, repair, and safety-related tasks, including leading emergency preparedness efforts.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:1. Oversee the installation and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, IT, communications, structural, and other facility systems throughout the Battleship Memorial.2. Direct Maintenance Department staff, volunteers, and community service groups supporting the upkeep of the Battleship and surrounding grounds.3. Develop departmental budget and work schedules while effectively allocating resources to meet maintenance and preservation needs.4. Maintain electrical systems and emergency systems and serve as the technical liaison for the Battleship.5. Serve as the Memorial’s Safety Officer, ensuring safe conditions; assist with accident investigations, safety mitigation, and SDS compliance.6. Supervise Night Watch staff and ensure the site is properly secured and maintained outside of regular operating hours.7. Interact positively with visitors, answer questions about the Battleship and its history, assist during medical emergencies, and support special events and activities at the Memorial.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $68,932.00To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:Experience overseeing maintenance or facilities operations for a large, complex, or historic facility.Experience working with historic preservation, restoration, or the maintenance of historically significant structures.Experience supervising skilled trades staff and coordinating contractors, volunteers, or outside work groups.Experience developing and managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, and long-term facility maintenance plans.Broad technical knowledge across multiple trades, with the ability to troubleshoot complex facility issues and coordinate specialized repairs.Position/Physical RequirementsMust be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and holidays required as needed.Must be able to work frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes, and other confined areas as work is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.Must be able to occasionally work while wearing a respirator.Must be able to work being subject to extreme heat, hazards, noise, oils, vibration, inside environmental conditions, and outside environmental conditions.***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at contingent on funding availability*This position is located at:1 Battleship Rd. NEWilmington, NC 28401Minimum Education and ExperienceSome 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) diplomaANDthree (3) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including journey level experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades;ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Requirements:May require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.Section/Unit DescriptionDivision DescriptionThe Battleship North Carolina Memorial serves as the State’s memorial to those North Carolinians who served and died in WWII, as well as a tribute to all veterans past and present. In addition, the Battleship Memorial serves as an attraction and a center of education for all levels of students. and Contact InformationThe 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 VerificationDegrees 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 PreferenceApplicants 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 AccommodationsConsistent 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 EligibilityIt 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 EligibilityTo 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 .CONTACT INFORMATION:N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision of Human Resources109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Phone: 919-814-6670EEO StatementT he 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:Mary McClintockEmail:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr