Carpenter II

The primary purpose of the carpentry section of the maintenance department is to maintain, improve & up-date building needs for an ever-improving quality of life for the residents of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. The Carpenter II is responsible for providing & sustaining a wide variety of building related repairs for residential, educational & administrative buildings on the JIRDC Campus.

Repairs will consist of, but not limited to, VCT flooring, sheet flooring, terrazzo flooring, carpet, wood & steel metal framing, insulating, E.P.D.M. roofing, TPO roofing, built-up roofing, shingle & metal roofing, cabinet making & repair, concrete removal, forming & replacement, brick/block masonry, window replacement, furniture repair, installing fire rated doors hinges, and hardware installation.

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

Salary Grade NC08; Recruitment Range $37,782.00 - $66,120
Position 60038583 - Maintenance - Monday - Friday, 1st shift (7:30 am - 4:00 pm), work schedule may vary and include evening, weekend, holiday, and emergencies hours (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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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.

• Documented knowledge of new construction and/or building renovation practices.

• Must have a current valid NC State Drivers License.

Management Preferences :

The selected applicant should have adequate knowledge of the building/renovation practices, including established methods of carpentry trade. Common knowledge of tools & materials required for the task & the ability to follow blueprint, verbal, or sketched instructions. Prefer candidate to have ability to assist residing locksmith as requested with a wide range of tasks associated with locksmith trade (cutting keys, cylinder pinning, etc.). Required training of lock out/ tag out, asbestos/lead training (O&M), equipment safety training.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work exerting up to 100 lbs, ability to work overhead or from ladders, on hands/knees for extended period of time. Meet physical requirements to wear NIOSH approved respirator as required. 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 repetitive nature.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of experience in the construction or remodeling of wooden structures or in furniture repair or construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

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

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.

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ABOUT NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and, in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. For more information about the NC Department of Health and Human Services, please visit .

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. For more information about compensation and benefits, please visit .