Slocum Camp Facilities Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194317SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Slocum Camp Facilities TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
$50,000 - $55,000Work Schedule
Work hours vary. Particular work hours are dependent on season, maintenance needs, and visiting group schedules, as well as the availability of the candidate.Job Location
Bahama, NCDepartment
College of Natural Resources - Forest AssetsAbout the Department
The College of Natural Resources houses faculty and staff with a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy, and economics, environmental technology, fisheries and wildlife, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, international forestry, biodiversity, conservation, and restoration ecology, and geographic information systems. The College offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees, and has a strong commitment to developing partnerships with communities. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the College’s forests can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/about/forest-facilities/
Essential Job Duties
NC State University’s College of Natural Resources Forest Assets Team (FA) is seeking a highly motivated person to fill the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at the Slocum Camp Facilities located in Hill Forest in Bahama, North Carolina. The person will assist FA with daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of Slocum Camp and serve as onsite contact for groups visiting Slocum Camp. This job requires a self-motivated person with skills related to facilities maintenance. Candidates must be able to live on-site in the caretaker’s house; a rental value of $1,000/month that will be considered part of the employee’s compensation and fully taxable. Work requires flexible hours to include day, night, weekend, holidays and on-call availability. All materials, tools, supplies, and instruction will be provided by FA. All responsibilities for this position are exclusive to Slocum Camp at Hill Forest.
Other duties include:
Other duties include:
- Provide on-site contact for visitors at Slocum Camp on Hill Forest, including service contractors, NC State faculty, or other camp visitors.
- Provide maintenance services to facilities at Slocum Camp, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, power washing, and painting.
- Provide oversite and inventory of facility supplies, including paper products, cleaning supplies, and heating gas.
- Communicate camp needs to the Forest Manager.
- Ensure camp facilities are prepared ahead of visitor events.
- Ensure camp facilities are secure after events and during weekends. Winterize water supply system for camp facilities.
- Seasonal yard, deck cleaning and gutter maintenance.
- Perform post-work inspections on tasks completed by outside contractors and/or NCSU personnel.
- Manage facility usage records for onsite crews and personnel staying at Slocum.
Please note that this position is located in Bahama, NC.
Other Responsibilities
- The position will also work with undergraduate and graduate students, and support faculty and instructors in some instructional activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Lift up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Have demonstrated the ability to use basic hand and shop tools, manual and powered, for maintenance and repair of equipment
- Walking through rough terrain on unstable ground
- Operate ATV’s and equipment
- Clear communication, both written and oral
- Renters insurance and references necessary for renting caretaker’s house
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in facilities maintenance
Required License or Certification
- Valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire, must be maintained.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
10/31/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
11/06/2024Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Please note that this position is located in Bahama, NC.
Please note that this position is located in Bahama, NC.
Position Number
00111125Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical TradesPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,099 - $ 74,402Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure FailureTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
150104 - Forest AssetsAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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