Yard worker Jobs in Raleigh, NC

The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC) is the largest state agency and is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws.  This department includes State Prisons, Correction Enterprises, Division of Community Corrections, and Reentry Programs and Services.  We have a mission that matters!

The NCDAC / Support Services / Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) is recruiting for an energized and collaborative  Regional Maintenance Clinton Satellite Yard Supervisor (Maintenance / Construction Supervisor III) , to be a part of the Piedmont Regional Maintenance Team but duty stationed at the Clinton Satellite Maintenance Yard in Clinton, NC.  This position directly reports to the Piedmont Regional Maintenance Yard Manager out of Asheboro, NC and will be tasked with supervising (3) Regional Maintenance Technicians, (2) Regional HVAC Technicians, and (1) Regional Admin Specialist, tasked with completing like-in-kind Force Account preventative maintenance and replacements.

The  Regional Maintenance Clinton Satellite Yard Supervisor (Maintenance / Construction Supervisor III)  position provides planning, scheduling, and completing of routine and preventative maintenance and like-in-kind small project system replacements at (7) responsible Institutions and (14) supporting Institutions within the Piedmont Regional Maintenance service area but can be called upon to assist the Mountain and Coastal Regional Maintenance Yards when necessary.

A successful candidate for this position, shall have multiple trade journeyman level experience in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of facility systems, equipment, and machinery; be able to work independently to complete work assignments received by a direct supervisor; read and interpret blueprints; and perform other assigned duties.

This position requires the daily commute to either the Clinton Satellite Maintenance Yard in Clinton, NC or assigned project location.  This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.  The work schedule is Monday – Friday and may require some weekend work and overnight travel to meet the demands of the organization.

If you desire a financially rewarding career that includes great work / life balance and is coupled with strong state benefits including retirement, health insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays, please apply today!

Note to Current State Employees :

The salary grade for this position is NC15.  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and / or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links :  Introduction to the State Government Job Application and / or  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

• Demonstrated journeyman level experience in the methodologies of facility maintenance and repairs within (2) of the general, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and / or electronics trade disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and / or managing maintenance personnel in varied trade disciplines.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate both verbally and in writing to subordinate staff members for the purpose of relaying tasks and assignments.
• Experience with reading schematics and blueprints.

Management Preferences :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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.

Associate's degree in construction management, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology or mechanical engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive experience in construction or facility maintenance including two (2) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and / or repair of buildings and facilities; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and five (5) years of progressive experience in facility maintenance or construction including journey level experience in at least three (3) building or mechanical trades including two (2) years of supervisory experience in construction, maintenance and / or repair of buildings and facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Come Join Us To Make A Difference!

Department of Adult Correction  is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM)  serves as the NCDAC Capital Project Coordinator (CPC) and is tasked with coordinating all capital improvement, new construction, renovation, and repair projects with the State Construction Office (SCO). DECM also acts as the DAC representative on matters involving the State Property Office and State Building Commission. Our unified purpose is to provide architectural and engineering support, sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency planning, as well as construction and maintenance services. This ensures that all statewide Institutions and Facilities comply with building codes, regulations, and legislative mandates while promoting the agency’s rehabilitation and reentry goals through offender job training in the construction and maintenance trades.

We support the Institutions and Facilities directly and indirectly by installing and maintaining kitchen, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and electronics equipment. The DECM-Engineering team consists of experts in architectural and engineering design, property services, project management, and sustainability, efficiency, and resiliency (SE&R). These services support new construction, renovation, and like-in-kind and upgrade maintenance repairs to the agency’s physical plant while ensuring compliance with the NCDOA State Construction Office.

Through valuable rehabilitation and training for offenders, we aim to improve recidivism rates. DECM-Construction undertakes construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects that involve longer periods of resource allocation with a focus on enhancing the department's infrastructure assets. DECM-Maintenance, which encompasses the Mountain Regional Yard, Piedmont Regional Yard, Coastal Regional Yard, and three Satellite Yards, provides essential plumbing, HVAC / R, and electrical preventative, prescriptive, and routine maintenance services to all Institutions and Facilities. Additionally, our maintenance efforts include specific areas such as telecommunications, electronic intrusion systems (EIS), fencing, cameras, fire alarms, and energy management systems, all focused on maintaining the Department’s infrastructure assets.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions 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.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.   Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

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 and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $53,164 - $93,038 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No