The College of Natural Resources houses faculty and staff with a wide variety of strengths in forestry and natural resources management, policy, and economics, environmental technology, fisheries and wildlife, tree improvement, silviculture, forest biotechnology, international forestry, biodiversity, conservation, and restoration ecology, and geographic information systems. The College offers undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees, and has a strong commitment to developing partnerships with communities. Faculty, staff, and students work together with business, industry, government, community groups, and non-government organizations to address a wide range of challenges facing our state and the world. These partnerships facilitate research and discovery, teaching and learning, and outreach and service. Additional information about the College's forests can be found at http://cnr.ncsu.edu/about/forest-facilities/

Essential Job Duties: NC State University's College of Natural Resources Forest Assets Team (FA) is seeking a highly motivated person to fill the role of Facility Maintenance Technician at the Slocum Camp Facilities located in Hill Forest in Bahama, North Carolina. The person will assist FA with daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks related to the maintenance and upkeep of Slocum Camp and serve as onsite contact for groups visiting Slocum Camp. This job requires a self-motivated person with skills related to facilities maintenance. Candidates must be able to live on-site in the caretaker's house; a rental value of $1,000/month that will be considered part of the employee's compensation and fully taxable. Work requires flexible hours to include day, night, weekend, holidays and on-call availability. All materials, tools, supplies, and instruction will be provided by FA. All responsibilities for this position are exclusive to Slocum Camp at Hill Forest. Other duties include:Provide on-site contact for visitors at Slocum Camp on Hill Forest, including service contractors, NC State faculty, or other camp visitors.
Provide maintenance services to facilities at Slocum Camp, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, power washing, and painting.
Provide oversite and inventory of facility supplies, including paper products, cleaning supplies, and heating gas.
Communicate camp needs to the Forest Manager.
Ensure camp facilities are prepared ahead of visitor events.
Ensure camp facilities are secure after events and during weekends. Winterize water supply system for camp facilities.
Seasonal yard, deck cleaning and gutter maintenance.
Perform post-work inspections on tasks completed by outside contractors and/or NCSU personnel.
Manage facility usage records for onsite crews and personnel staying at Slocum.
Please note that this position is located in Bahama, NC. Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s). Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Other Required Qualifications:Lift up to 50 pounds frequently, with or without reasonable accommodations
Have demonstrated the ability to use basic hand and shop tools, manual and powered, for maintenance and repair of equipment
Walking through rough terrain on unstable ground
Operate ATV's and equipment
Clear communication, both written and oral
Renters insurance and references necessary for renting caretaker's house
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in facilities maintenance

Posting Number: PG194317SP

Position Number: 00111125

Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $55,000

To apply, visit https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/210268 NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. jeid-088197c12d3bf443b2147efe2a190b69

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