Facility Maintenance Technician I

Harnett County Schools; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnett County Schools is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance tasks. The role requires knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades, with a focus on safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with a valid North Carolina driver's license. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including health coverage and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Retirement Plan

Free Health Clinic

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with trade skills coursework.
• Considerable related experience in maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Repairs plumbing fixtures and electrical systems.
• Monitors HVAC systems and performs minor remodeling.
• Operates security cameras and maintains records.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

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Position Summary

Harnett County is currently recruiting for a Facility Maintenance Technician position. An employee in this class performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance and repair activities including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry trades work. Work involves responsibility for all building sites and surrounding grounds. Work requires some independence and initiative and a knowledge of trade practices and skills. The employee is subject to hazards in the work including exposures to vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. The worker is also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small rooms. Work in plumbing subjects the employee to compliance with the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for lasting quality, appearance and functionality through conference, inspection, and records.

Position Summary

Harnett County is currently recruiting for a Facility Maintenance Technician position. An employee in this class performs a variety of building and grounds maintenance and repair activities including plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry trades work. Work involves responsibility for all building sites and surrounding grounds. Work requires some independence and initiative and a knowledge of trade practices and skills. The employee is subject to hazards in the work including exposures to vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. The worker is also subject to work in close quarters such as crawl spaces and small rooms. Work in plumbing subjects the employee to compliance with the final OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed for lasting quality, appearance and functionality through conference, inspection, and records.

Hiring Range: $41,243.00

Duties And Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains plumbing fixtures, unstops drains, installs valves, and repairs leaks to toilet and kitchen plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs and replaces electrical fixtures such as light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, switches, etc.; checks and maintains generators; repairs fire and sprinkler system.
• Monitors pressure and keeps records on water heater; checks boiler fittings for pressure leaks; repairs compressors and electric pumps; installs sensors on air conditioning boxes; maintains and makes minor repairs to boilers, chillers, and air handlers; monitors HVAC software.
• Operates security cameras and security technology; monitors security cameras.
• Performs minor remodeling of rooms such as installing or removing light or plumbing fixtures, repairing walls, repairing roof leaks, hanging or repairing doors, laying carpet, installing coat racks and bulletin boards; repairing furniture; painting interior and/or exterior walls.
• Checks elevators and fire extinguishers.
• Sprays pesticides
• Maintains records of work activities and supplies used.
• Assist setting up meeting room furniture for Commons room and the training rooms in the RCL when these areas are rented to interested external parties.
• Provide any assistance that may be needed during the meeting timeframes such as cleaning up spills, restocking bathroom items as needed, etc.
• Will be responsible for opening and closing facilities when in use and sanitizing all surfaces following room usage
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school supplemented by course work in trade skills and considerable related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• Working knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades and their maintenance and care.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards and related safety precautions in the work.
• Working knowledge of the application of information technology to HVAC system controls and other work tasks and responsibilities.
• Some knowledge of HVAC and painting trade skills.
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Skill in the use and care of tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints and plans.
• Ability to detect by inspection broken or worn parts.
• Ability to maintain records of work activities.
• Ability to climb and work on ladders.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to give clear oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and County clients.
  
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic lift functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• 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/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess visual acuity to operate machines such as drills, power saws, to perform skilled trades tasks on non-repetitive nature, and to keep and maintain various records.
  
  

Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

General Information

Harnett County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina with approximately 130,000 residents. Our "Strong Roots, New Growth," describes a county in transition, one that values its rural agricultural heritage while also embracing new growth and industry. Harnett County is optimally located between North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh and the internationally recognized Research Triangle Park to the north, and the nation's largest military installation in Fort Bragg to the south. The county is also centrally located in North Carolina and is within close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, and to the numerous Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Outer Banks.

The county offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental coverage, as well as retirement and a free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with Harnett County.

Harnett County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Harnett County not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Harnett County participates in E-Verify to determine employment eligibility to work in the United States

Harnett County takes pride in offering an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement, free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household and other benefits. To see more information about the benefits offered by Harnett County, click here.

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Please Verify That Your Application Includes The Following Information

• Complete education history (including High School)
• Employment history including correct dates of employment, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name and reason for leaving each employer.
• A minimum of 3 professional references
  
  

Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application before submission to ensure all categories are completed.

Responses to the supplemental questions are verified against the education and work experience provided in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application to determine your qualifications for this position.

I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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What is your highest level of education?

• Bachelors Degree
• Associate Degree
• High School Diploma
• General Education Diploma
• Not Applicable
  
  

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Please list below the major coursework for your degree. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.)

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How many years of professional full-time skilled work experience do you have in the installation, maintenance, and repair of building operating systems and facilities?

• 5 + Years
• 3 - 4 Years
• 1 -2 Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

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Do you currently possess a certification from a recognized trade school?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the certification and school you attended. (If this does not apply, please type in N/A)

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How many years of experience in using, maintaining, and servicing test equipment and hand/power tools for building maintenance do you possess?

• 5+ Years
• 3 -4 Years
• 1- 2 Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

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How many years of experience do you posses in performing skilled plumbing, pipefitting, and sprinkler work?

• 5+ Years
• 3- 4 Years
• 1 -2 Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

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How many years of experience do you posses in operating security cameras and security technology?

• 5+ Years
• 3- 4 Years
• 1 -2 Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

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How many years of experience do you posses in monitoring and maintaining electrical pumps, water heater, boilers, chillers, and air handlers?

• 5 + Years
• 3- 4 Years
• 1 -2 Years
• Not Applicable
  
  

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Do you have a valid North Carolina driver's license?

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• No
  
  

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