Job Description

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to Install, troubleshoot, repair and preventive maintenance of heating ventilation & air conditioning equipment ranging from 0.5 to 150 ton capacity, hot water boiler systems, commercial kitchen refrigeration equipment, commercial & domestic ice machines, air compressors, and pneumatic controls, & Energy Management systems.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

Salary Grade NC10 Recruitment Range: $40,442.00 - $70,774.00

Position 60038531 - Maintenance - Monday - Friday, 1st shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm), weekends, holidays, and evenings after 4:00 pm as necessary; emergency or inclement weather callback. Required to perform on-call duties as primary or secondary on-call staff.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton, North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages, cognitive, & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from the Queen City of Charlotte, home of the Carolina Panthers and the City of Asheville home to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following.

Management Preferences:

• Work experience in an institutional/hospital environment a plus. Advanced knowledge of electrical controls, direct digital controls, and BAS (building automation systems) a plus.
• Knowledge of fire alarm systems a plus.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams & schematics.
• Applicant must be able to exercise good judgement & at times work independently.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, kneel, crawl, climb, stoop, & lift. Ability to perform very heavy work. Require visual acuity to be able to perform activities for the job such as operating machinery or performing mechanical trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature. Ability to work within environmental factors such as cold or hot temperatures inside or outside.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an \xe2\x80\x9cequivalent combination of education and experience.\xe2\x80\x9d 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Requires 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.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility\'s Vaccination Policy.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-6017.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina