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Building Maintenance Worker

City of Roxboro, NC.

North Carolina

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USD 36,000

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Job summary

The City of Roxboro is seeking a Building Maintenance Worker responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled tasks in building maintenance and repairs. This role involves equipment inspection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems repair, among other duties, within the city’s public works department. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant experience, and a valid NC driver's license. Employees will enjoy various benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical & Basic Vision Insurance
Membership in NC Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
Fourteen Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Annual Merit Increases
401k Supplemental Retirement

Qualifications

  • Two years of experience in general maintenance.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid North Carolina driver's license required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Inspect buildings and prioritize maintenance jobs.
  • Cooperate with contractors for repairs.

Skills

Working knowledge of maintenance techniques
Ability to identify and prioritize tasks
Skill in performing repairs

Education

Graduation from high school

Job description

The City of Roxboro (8,200) currently has an opening for a Building Maintenance Worker. Roxboro is situated in Person County, which is located near the Virginia border and just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, Oxford, Greensboro, and Danville.

Employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled and some skilled tasks in response to requests for repair work from building occupants and to correct problems detected through self-performed inspections of buildings and associated HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems. Work involves the use of a variety of commonly used power and hand tools in performing maintenance and repair work. Work includes planning repair jobs, completing repairs, and monitoring repaired equipment and facilities to assure success. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments and are exposed to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current. Duties may expose employees to human body fluids and thus the work is subject to OSHA requirements on bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed under supervision of the Public Works Supervisor and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine the thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties. Employees may also be subject to on-call and callback work. This position is considered a safety sensitive role.

  • $ 35,508

Essential Duties and Tasks:

  • Maintains files including equipment manuals and repair records.
  • Inspects buildings and associated systems, and prioritized maintenance and repair jobs
  • Prepares material lists and cost estimates for repair jobs.
  • Maintains a schedule of preventive maintenance tasks and conducts preventive maintenance according to the schedule.
  • Responds to work requests and conducts needed repairs.
  • Maintains plumbing systems by repairing leaks, and repairing or replacing fixtures such as valves, faucets, sinks and water closets.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs heating and air conditioning systems through replacing thermostats, belts, motors, fans and filters.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems through replacing switches, receptacles, controls, ballasts, fixtures, fuses, breakers, and bulbs.
  • Prepares and paints interior and exterior walls and trim.
  • Repairs doors, windows, floor and ceilings, installs dropped ceilings, repairs and installs sheetrock, performs trim carpentry associated with repair work, replaces shingles and gutters, and patches leaking roofs.
  • Coordinates work with contractors.
  • Repairs block and brick walls.
  • Performs the duties of a Street Grounds Maintenance Worker as required.
  • Serves as backup for garbage pickup crew
  • Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual tasks such as using hand tools and power tools; raking asphalt; digging; maintaining grounds, parks, and cemeteries; emptying trash containers; and other tasks associated with repairing and maintaining streets, sidewalks, and storm drains.
  • Serves as a member of a crew during snow, hurricane, or other inclement weather event.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Working knowledge of the standard practices, construction techniques, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in the maintenance of buildings and associated HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
  • Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.
  • Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work.
  • Ability to identify and prioritize repair and maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to prepare material lists and cost estimates.
  • Ability to maintain files and records.
  • Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Ability to communicate with building occupants to determine repair needs and to explain the repair process.
  • Skill in performing carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repair work.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
  • Must possess the visual acuity to operate hand and power tools in an accurate and safe manner.

Desirable Education and Experience

  • Graduation from high school
  • two years of experience in the general maintenance and repair of buildings and associated HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems
  • ·or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Benefits Highlights:

  • Medical & Basic Vision Insurance
  • Membership in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Leave Time
  • Fourteen Paid Holidays
  • Opportunities for Annual Merit Increases
  • Annual Longevity Pay
  • Opportunity for an Annual Cost of Living Increase
  • Optional Employee-Paid Benefits
  • Other Insurance such as Life, Accident, and Cancer
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k Supplemental Retirement

Applications are available at 105 S. Lamar Street and/or can be downloaded from the City of Roxboro’s website at www.cityofroxboro.com .

Please return a City Application to:

Mailing Address: Physical Address:

City of Roxboro City of Roxboro

Attn: Human Resources Director Attn: Human Resources Director

Roxboro, NC 27573 Roxboro, NC 27573

The City of Roxboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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