About this role
Agency
Adult CorrectionDivision
COO - OPS - Institutions OperationsJob Classification Title
Maintenance/Construction Supervisor IV (NS)Position Number
60066315Grade
NC17About Us
The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!
Description of Work
Reporting directly to the Business Officer at a multi-custody male correctional facility, this position’s primary responsibilities are supervision of subordinate staff, administrative tasks and para-professional engineering work in the Maintenance Department. This position will ensure that the facility is maintained in a safe and efficient manner. Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:1. Overseeing all aspects of management and supervision of staff skilled in building trades and grounds maintenance as well as management of all facility maintenance, utility systems, mechanical systems and minor construction and renovation.
2. Possessing knowledge of general construction plans and specific components within the correctional facility.
3. Making all final technical decision in wide variety of trades, administering work orders, directing the preventative maintenance program, purchasing supplies and material, maintaining stock control of tools and supplies, advising management concerning the technical aspects of the facility.
4. Acting as primary liaison to the designers, contractors, local officials and regularity agencies (technically representing the facility to state construction and other government units.), participating in overall management and policy making for the facility.
5. Working under general administration and limited technical supervision and is responsible for inspecting the facility for maintenance needs and safety hazards.
(Salary Range: $58,613 - $102,574)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now must meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the "Minimum Education and Experience" listed from the OSHR class specification as seen in the next section below. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) listed here in this section are now to be used as "Management Preferences" and to be used to screen for the MOST QUALIFIED pool of applicants.
Management Preferences
Documented working knowledge of commercial/industrial maintenance.
This is an anticipated vacancy. This position is expected to be available on March 1, 2026.
Please review your application carefully before submitting it and be sure to enter a detailed description in the EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATES/LICENSES sections of your application. Remember to SAVE each job entry and be thorough. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits with established working hours and may require working beyond normal work schedule to meet business need.
Note to Current State Employees:
The salary grade for this position is NC17. 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.
About Central Prison:
Central Prison in Raleigh, NC has been in continuous service since 1884. It serves as the admission point into prison for adult male felons sentenced to 20 years or more and is the main medical and mental health center for male offenders. It also houses special populations, including death row and safe-keepers.
While security requires that certain offenders remain in their cells, there are more than 260 offender job assignments that include working in the kitchen, laundry or canteen. Offenders also work as barbers, janitors and clerks. Offenders can attend substance abuse group therapy meetings, Bible studies or worship services.
Contact Information
If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Celeste Robinson at [email protected] or by phone at 919-582-6116. (Email is preferred and more efficient.)
Minimum Education and Experience
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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Associate degree in construction management, air conditioning, heating and refrigeration technology, industrial maintenance technology or mechanical engineering technology from an appropriately accredited institution AND four (4) 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 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.
Necessary Special Qualifications: 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.
EEO Statement
The 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:
Celeste Renee RobinsonEmail:
Other facts
About State of North Carolina
The NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.
The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and also works to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina’s needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system.
DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.
What you'll do
- The Facility Maintenance Manager I is responsible for supervising staff and ensuring the facility is maintained safely and efficiently. This includes overseeing maintenance, utility systems, and minor construction while acting as a liaison with contractors and regulatory agencies.
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