Maintenance/Construction Tech III (Plumber) - Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionBlack Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment CenterJob Classification TitleMaintenance/Construction Technician III (S)Position Number60037071GradeNC09About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Description Of WorkBlack Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently recruiting for a full-time Maintenance/Construction Tech III (Plumber).Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management PreferencesPrimary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:General plumbing maintenance and repairInstallation of ADA-compliant bathroom fixturesInstallation and repair of water, sewer, and steam linesWorking from written work orders, instruction manuals, blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions with precision and accuracyCompliance with state, federal, and local codes as applicableMiscellaneous mechanical dutiesSafeguarding residents, staff, and visitors at all timesAbout Black Mountain Neuro-medical Treatment CenterBlack Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state-operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.Our Mission StatementWe are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visitNeuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHSSupplemental InformationDHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on the night before 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. As of the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.Veteran’s And National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their application.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.Ada AccommodationConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.CommunicationApplicants 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 the Human Resources Department at BMNTC at (828) 259-6729.Minimum Education And ExperienceSome 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.High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualification: May require 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.EEO StatementThe 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.RecruiterElizabeth Button BuchananEmailtalentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov