Facilities Technician – Light Maintenance

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a facilities maintenance role to perform routine light maintenance and support for university operations. The position involves replacing bulbs, basic electrical checks, light carpentry, and light housekeeping as part of daily campus upkeep.

Responsibilities include assisting university groups, operating small vehicles for supplies, assembling furniture, and reporting tasks beyond capability to supervisors.

Qualifications

• Work requires ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
• NONE

Responsibilities

• Provide light maintenance and operational support to university groups requiring such services.
• Perform various light maintenance tasks including replacing light bulbs, opening drain lines, checking power panels (on/off only), and inspecting electrical outlets for damage.
• Perform light carpentry repairs including replacing windows shades, drapes, and acoustical ceiling tiles, installing traffic signs, furniture bumpers, and adjusting closet doors.
• Assemble furniture and other materials and equipment; operate light truck or van to pick up and deliver furniture, supplies, equipment and personnel.
• Perform housekeeper duties as required; operate floor equipment to strip, scrub, wax and refinish floors and baseboards; clean windows, door frames and walls; clean and service assigned areas.

Education

Partial high school education

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Job description

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, is seeking a facilities maintenance role to perform routine light maintenance and support for university operations. The position involves replacing bulbs, basic electrical checks, light carpentry, and light housekeeping as part of daily campus upkeep.

Responsibilities include assisting university groups, operating small vehicles for supplies, assembling furniture, and reporting tasks beyond capability to supervisors.