Maintenance / Construction Technician III
Quick Summary
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Join a team that keeps North Carolina’s agricultural industry moving! In partnership with the USDA and NCDA, the Cooperative Grading Service ensures fair, reliable grading for fruits, vegetables, and peanuts statewide.
As a Maintenance/Construction Technician III, you’ll take on advanced maintenance and repair of specialized grading equipment, including Farmer Stock (FS) peanut machinery. You’ll work hands-on with fabrication, welding, and equipment such as Pneumatic and Automatic Samplers using articulating lifts—sometimes at heights up to 50 feet. This role also requires strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, and the ability to generate letters and reports to support daily operations.
If you’re driven, skilled, and ready for a role with real impact across North Carolina agriculture, we’d love to have you on our team.
Recruitment Range: $41,206 - $60,000
Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, and materials used in general maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery in a hot and cold environment
Skill in the use of tools required in various technically complex trades.
Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop or woodworking power equipment
Ability to guide, plan, delegate, and lead others
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Requirements
~1 min readSome 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.
The 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.
Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 2, 2026
- Last seen
- October 2, 2026
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