Apartment Systems & Maintenance Technician

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Maintenance Technician for Central Campus Apartments to perform maintenance and repair across mechanical and architectural systems. You will provide guidance to lower-rated personnel and ensure building systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role includes preventive maintenance, PM tasks, swimming pool equipment care, and painting duties, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and adherence to university standards.

Qualifications

• Educational background as described: partial high school with 2 years apprenticeship or trades training.
• 6 months of experience in one skilled craft.
• High school diploma with 1 year experience in a skilled craft.
• Any equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical systems in apartments (stoves, HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Maintain architectural systems (doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets).
• Perform preventive maintenance and occupancy prep.
• Perform routine PM tasks (HVAC filters, drains, lubrication).
• Work on swimming pool equipment.
• Paint interior and exterior apartment surfaces and related areas.

Skills

apprenticeship

trades training

skilled crafts experience

Education

High school + 2 years trades training

Job description

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, seeks a Maintenance Technician for Central Campus Apartments to perform maintenance and repair across mechanical and architectural systems. You will provide guidance to lower-rated personnel and ensure building systems operate safely and efficiently.

The role includes preventive maintenance, PM tasks, swimming pool equipment care, and painting duties, with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and adherence to university standards.