Detention Center Facilities Technician II (On-Call)

Buncombe County Government; West Meade (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Detention Center Maintenance Technician II to join the General Services team. The role covers advanced maintenance across county facilities, with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades.

The position requires three years of hands-on trades experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid North Carolina drivers license. An on-call rotation is involved to support critical detention center operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in the trades (HVAC, electric, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, or painting).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, replace, and repair County buildings, facilities and grounds including HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and light electrical work.
• Perform general carpentry work as part of construction, remodel, repair or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
• Maintain heating and cooling systems, alarm systems, water systems and remove/replace doors.
• Review work orders, construction plans, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Apply knowledge of safety procedures when operating tools and working in machinery and moving mechanical parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical

Painting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Buncombe County Government is seeking a Detention Center Maintenance Technician II to join the General Services team. The role covers advanced maintenance across county facilities, with a focus on HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and related trades.

The position requires three years of hands-on trades experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid North Carolina drivers license. An on-call rotation is involved to support critical detention center operations.