Area Maintenance (388640C)

Moore County Schools; Carthage (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore County Schools in Carthage, NC is seeking an Area Maintenance Technician to support school facilities and operations. You will respond to work orders, perform light carpentry and electrical repairs, replace fixtures, and maintain HVAC systems to ensure safe, reliable school environments.

This 12-month, non-exempt position reports to the Director for Maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, trades experience, and a North Carolina driver’s license; a school electrical

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent.
• Considerable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenance.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license and ability to obtain/maintain a school electrical license.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance support to the assigned school(s) by work orders from the principal or maintenance office.
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, switches.
• Changes filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule.
• Checks fire extinguishers on a weekly basis.
• Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing.
• Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs.
• Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Preforms repairs to roofs, gutters and drains.
• Repairs to drywall and tile work as needed.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies as required.

Skills

Maintenance trades experience

HVAC maintenance

Carpentry basics

Electrical repairs

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Area Maintenance (388640C)

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This job is also posted in Moore County Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5077874
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Director for Maintenance

Supervises: None

Term of Employment: 12 months

Salary: Area Maintenance Technician-61

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or equivalent
• Considerable experience in one or more of the trades common to building maintenance
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license
• Maintain a school electrical license

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides maintenance support to the assigned school(s) by work orders from the principal or maintenance office
• Replaces light bulbs and ballasts, receptacles, switches
• Changes filters on HVAC systems on routine schedule
• Checks fire extinguishers on weekly basis
• Checks and cleans off roofs and gutters
• Installs bulletin boards, dry erase boards, etc.
• Maintains bathroom fixtures and plumbing
• Performs light carpentry and electrical repairs
• Repairs desks, chairs and other furniture and equipment as necessary
• Replaces glass in windows and doors as needed
• Performs minor repairs to school equipment
• Performs repairs to roofs, gutters and drains
• Performs small repairs to drywall
• Replaces floor and ceiling tiles
• Performs weekly checks on boiler systems
• Checks and replaces belts on equipment as needed
• Oils and greases pumps and motors as needed
• Installs asphalt patches
• Responds to after hour emergencies as requested
• Provides assistance to paint crew and carpentry crew during summer months
• Performs related tasks as required
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to this job classification within Moore County Schools.

Work in this classification is considered heavy physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

• walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel and crouch
• work in various inside and outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, job hazards and atmospheric conditions
• use visual acuity required for depth perception and color perception
• visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• use a variety of measuring devices
• assemble or fabricate parts at or within arm’s length
• operate machines, motor vehicles, hand tools and job specific equipment and tools
• determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
• observe general surroundings and activities
• hear sufficiently to accurately perceive information at normally spoken word levels
• use communication by means of the spoken word to express or exchange ideas
• safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens, which may require specialized personal protective equipment

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Tony Seawell , Director for Maintenance
• Maintenance
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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