<p>This is a repost: Previous applicants need not to apply to be considered!!</p> <p>The primary purpose of the position is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for Cherry Hospital patients and staff. This is accomplished by independently performing journey level duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of air, gas, water and waste disposal systems. Also assists in a variety of tasks in the electrical, heating/ventilation/air conditioning and refrigeration trade areas as well as other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Cherry Hospital</p> <p>A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery</p> <p>This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay </p> <p>over during adverse weather events.</p> <p>The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. </p> <p> Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC.  Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.</p> <p>Mission Statement</p> <p>To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with</p> <p> the greatest need and the least resources.</p> <p>Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources.   In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital. </p> <p>  </p> <p> In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.</p> <ul> <li>Function at the journey level in at least one trade such as electrical or plumbing. In addition, they perform a variety of tasks at or near the journey level during a substantial portion of the normal work schedule in other trade areas, at least one of which is significantly different from their primary trade.   </li><li>Skill in the use of acetylene welding equipment.    </li><li>Ability to operate the more common types of machine shop equipment.   </li><li>Working knowledge of the safety precautions of the electrical and plumbing trades.   </li><li>Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and (3) years of progressive experience in the assigned trade areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.</p> <p>For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants 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 HR at 919-947-7478.</p>