Plumber Assistant

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This position is located at:

NC Zoo

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding! We are seeking a self-motivated Maintenance/Construction Technician for our Preventative Maintenance and Electrical (PM&E) Maintenance sections to include Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC sections.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing a variety of semiskilled tasks with a primary focus in plumbing repairs and installation, preventative maintenance duties on pump stations (Lubrication, Strainers, Valves). Secondary responsibilities will include assisting electricians with running conduit, pulling wire, repairing lights, etc., assisting with preventative maintenance and repair duties with HVAC (Filters, Coil Cleaning, Lubrication, etc.) and any general park maintenance.
• Performing other tasks as needed and may be reassigned to a different group of trades such as general maintenance and caging depending on the needs of the organization.
• Using a computer for work order processing, time entries, performance evaluations, and/or product research, etc.

• Position/Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to work weekend and holiday on-call rotations, and some after work shifts.
• Position is considered "Essential/Mandatory Staff" and required to work on adverse weather days and during zoo emergencies.
• Must participate in occupational health program due to potential exposures to zoonosis.
• Must have good physical agility, strength, good hearing and vision, and perform physically demanding labor in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments e.g. animal enclosures.
• Must have ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally, pounds, walk, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal's sounds, radio communication and emergency situations with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must be self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must have very good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal relations/teamwork skills.

Learn about the NC ZOO:

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates will have:

• Demonstrated experience in plumbing repairs and installation, preventative maintenance duties on pump stations (Lubrication, Strainers, Valves).

Management Preference:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the principles and techniques in PM&E Maintenance in one or both of the following trades:
• Electrical
• HVAC

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 details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

one (1) year 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.

Division Description:

The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of all of North Carolina's citizens and visitors to the zoo. The mission of the zoo is to encourage the understanding of and commitment to the conservation of the world's wildlife and wild places through the recognition of the interdependence of people and nature. The Zoo displays, conserves and protects representative examples of natural beauty, plant and animal species and ecological features of the North American and African regions of the world through the presentation of live animal exhibits from these regions.

Agency Description:

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Please watch our video here that walks you through each step of the application process.

Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

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 5:00 PM on 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. Upon 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.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state 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 Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Denise Hoover/Ellen Price

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205

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Please visit our website at www.nczoo.org for more information regarding our facility.