Maintenance Tech

Maintenance/Construction Technician I (S)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide skilled and semi-skilled maintenance support in a variety of mechanical trades and some of the higher-level building trades as it relates to the upkeep of site buildings, grounds, vehicles, machinery, and other equipment. This position will determine maintenance requirements and take steps necessary to complete them. This position will ensure the proper care and usage of all related facilities and equipment in a museum context. Duties include repair, maintenance, and cleaning of grounds and buildings, operation of lawn maintenance equipment, motor vehicles and golf cart. Minor and major repair work will include masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, painting, and safety and fire systems. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Duties include repair, maintenance, and cleaning of historic buildings, maintenance buildings, groundskeeping and lawn maintenance and operation of lawn maintenance equipment.
• Minor and major repair work will include masonry, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC systems, electrical equipment, painting, and safety and fire systems.
• Employee will perform some interpretive work with school groups and site events.
• Employee prepares safety and other administrative reports.
• Duties include janitorial and other duties as required.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work is required.

Position/Physical Requirements:

• Must be available to work the schedule of Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional night, weekends, and special event work required as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a valid pesticide application license or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical tasks for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.

***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:

1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd.

Kure Beach, NC 28449

Minimum Education and Experience:

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 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.