Maintenance/Construction Technician II

Maintenance/Construction Technician II (S) Ready to put your hands-on skills to work across a unique historic campus filled with iconic trains, historic buildings, and a wide variety of events? The North Carolina Transportation Museum is seeking a Maintenance / Construction Technician II to support facilities, structures, and grounds maintenance at our Spencer, NC site. Working across multiple trades, you will handle semi-skilled upkeep, repair equipment, and play a key role in preparing site infrastructure for our busy schedule of events and public operations. Join our team and take pride in keeping this one-of-a-kind historic venue running smoothly! Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on site HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and building fixtures using standard hand and power tools. Execute regular groundskeeping, complete weed and pest control (obtaining herbicide certification), and maintain outdoor spaces across the site campus. Perform routine servicing, minor mechanical repairs, and upkeep for the site's utility fleet, power machinery, and lawn equipment (including trucks, golf carts, and mowers).Perform bi-weekly walkthroughs, manage safety equipment inventory (AEDs, fire extinguishers, first aid), identify hazards, and serve as primary liaison to local police and fire departments. Secure historic structures, administrative buildings, tools, and maintenance shop facilities through strict locking protocols, perimeter checks, and supply inventory management. Provide technical and logistical support, staging, setup, teardown, and post-use resetting for museum events, site rentals, and exhibit installations. Document completed repairs, follow complex work orders, request supplies in advance, and coordinate with staff to minimize visitor disruption. Position/Physical Requirements Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch with evenings and rotating shifts/weekends for events required as needed. Must be able to perform walk-intensive work with some outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions. Must be able to lift 100lbs with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to climb ladders. Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.*SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED*A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy *Payout contingent on funding availability*This position is located at: North Caroline Transportation Museum411 S. Salisbury Ave. Spencer, NC 28159 Minimum Education and Experience High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaANDone (1) year of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.