Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Town of Wake Forest; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Wake Forest is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to support the upkeep of town buildings in Wake Forest, NC. You will perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and masonry tasks with guidance from supervisors.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience in two or more trades. A valid NC driver's license is required; pesticide applicator license is a plus. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and hands-on maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Some experience in the building trades at a skilled level in two or more trades.
• Knowledge of construction trades and use of basic trade tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots mechanical, plumbing, and electrical problems and repairs or seeks solutions.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment on a schedule.
• Changes filters and inspects air handlers.
• Cleans, inspects, and repairs HVAC equipment.
• Inspects and repairs plumbing facilities.
• Inspects lights and electrical components.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Performs general carpentry, repairs, builds, and sheetrock work.
• Inspects and repairs furniture and appliances.
• Maintains and orders shop supplies and parts.
• Completes work orders.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance skills

Public buildings care

Follow instructions

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Join Our Team! Our Organizational Culture:

The Town’s vision is that Wake Forest’s vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community fosters its distinct character, thriving economy, and high quality of life. Our Core Values are Caring, Commitment, Character, Innovation, and Collaboration. Every quarter, we highlight one of our core values and have peer nominations to recognize exemplary work demonstrated by our employees. As part of employee development, the Town hosts a Toastmasters group, Supervisory Bootcamp, Leadership Academy, Effective Supervisory Practices course, and other professional growth opportunities. The Town also provides at least three annual Employee Appreciation food truck events.

Located in a Charming and Growing Town:

Wake Forest offers a high quality of life with a historic downtown, beautiful parks and greenways, a growing arts and culture scene, and a strong sense of community. Our Town Hall is in the Downtown area, which allows you to walk to lunch and other amenities.

A Collaborative and Supportive Environment:

We foster a close-knit team where your ideas are valued, and collaboration is key to our success. You'll work alongside experienced and passionate professionals dedicated to mentorship and professional growth. We regularly have team-building events to celebrate departmental and personal accomplishments.

Work-Life Balance Matters:

We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and strive to create a supportive environment that respects your time and commitments outside work. The Town offers Wellness Wednesday once a month, which allows employees to take off one hour early to attend to wellness needs. We also offer free access to our recreational facilities and discounted fees for youth athletic programs for employees' families.

Opportunities for Professional Development:

We are committed to investing in our employees' growth through training, workshops, conferences, and other opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills in planning.

Competitive Benefits Package:

The Town of Wake Forest offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, long-term and short-term disability programs, retirement plan, paid time off, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, paid elder care leave, non-matching required 401k contributions, longevity pay bonuses, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and more. Upon completing a six-month probationary period, you will also receive a 5% increase in salary. The Hiring Range for this opportunity is: $55,055 - 69,094.

An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in constructing, renovating, and maintaining Town buildings. The role involves various skilled tasks related to constructing, maintaining, and repairing buildings owned by the Town. Work includes maintaining and repairing facilities and equipment in the areas of plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and concrete and masonry. Work is generally assigned through a work order system and is typically performed independently. Work is performed under the guidance and direction of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and under the general supervision of the Facilities Director.

Employee Values:

Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are expected to uphold and exhibit the Town’s shared employee values of caring, commitment, character, and collaboration.

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Troubleshoots mechanical, plumbing, and electrical problems and either repair or seeks other solutions.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment on an assigned schedule.
• Changes filters and inspects air handlers.
• Cleans, inspects, and makes repairs on HVAC equipment.
• Inspects and repairs all plumbing facilities.
• Inspects and repairs all lights, electrical outlets, and other electrical components.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and emergency lighting.
• Performs general carpentry work, including repairs, building new items, and repairing sheetrock.
• Inspects and repairs furniture and appliances.
• Maintains and orders shop supplies and parts.
• Completes work orders.
• Performs related duties as required.

Recruitment and Selection Guidelines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the construction trades of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Considerable knowledge of and skill in the use of tools of the trade.
• Considerable knowledge of maintenance practices related to public buildings.
• Ability to troubleshoot maintenance issues and make appropriate repairs.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on a prescribed schedule.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with customers.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work over long periods of time.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Desirable Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school with some experience working in the building trades at a skilled level in two or more of the trades.

Special Requirement

Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license. Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator's license within six months of employment.

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, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to perform labor tasks, operate equipment and motor vehicles, and inspect the work performed.