Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager*

Orange-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County in North Carolina seeks a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and repairs across county facilities, inspect building systems, and coordinate service requests from facility users.

You will provide in-field oversight to ensure priority work orders are completed on time and to standard, plan and assign tasks, and respond during emergencies or severe weather events. A valid NC driver's license, background check, and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years in maintenance/renovations within the four building trades.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams or supervising staff.
• Additional certification may be required as deemed by the Director.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building systems, monitor maintenance and repair work, and interact with facility users to address service needs.
• Provide in-field oversight to ensure priority work orders are completed on time and meet standards.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance across departments and respond during emergencies or severe weather events.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work is primarily responsible for supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of County facilities including inspecting building systems, monitoring maintenance and repair work, and interacting with facility users to address service needs and concerns. An employee in this class is responsible for providing in-field oversight to ensure priority work orders are properly assigned, completed on time, and meet established maintenance standards.

The work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision of assigned staff is a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required.

NOTE: the hiring range is on this posting, NOT on the job specification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency AND three (3) years of in maintenance and/or renovations/repairs included in the four building trades AND (2) two years of experience in leading teams or directly supervising staff.
• May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by Director.
• Must be available during emergencies or severe weather events. This position assists in coordinating staff across departments, communicates operational directives, and helps ensure safe and timely restoration of facilities and grounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check, Fitness-for-Duty assessment, and pre-employment drug testing.
• Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
• Participation in the County’s Drug and Alcohol Program is required.

Orange County is an AffirMandative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer