General Maintenance

Young World Physical Education; Nags Head (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Dare County Schools Maintenance in Nags Head, NC seeks a General Maintenance technician to perform skilled trade work across HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires a strong hands-on capability with a range of mechanical equipment.

Typical duties include following work orders, performing preventive maintenance, assisting in repairs, and ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency, or demonstrated competency to perform the work.
• Journeyman level knowledge over a wide range of mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and apply torque to wrenches/valves.
• Additional 2 years of related experience in facilities maintenance and mechanical systems repair.

Responsibilities

• Design, construct, maintain and operate the district's physical facilities.
• Provide help and training for maintenance mechanics in repairs of control and energy management systems.
• Follow approved service policies and reference assembly instructions for equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours calls on a rotating basis.
• Interact with students, staff and visitors; maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Perform tasks across multiple trades as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Journeyman knowledge

Lift 50 pounds

Electrical theory

Refrigeration theory

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

General Maintenance

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871435

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: General Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Hours per week: 37.5

The employee performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in at least two complex and/or highly skilled trades in connection with the maintenance and repair of buildings and related equipment and machinery.

The employee functions at the sub-journey level in a trade such as HVAC technician, carpenter, plumber, welder or small engine repairman. In addition, an employee performs a variety of other tasks during a substantial portion of the normal work schedule in other trade areas, at least one of which is significantly different from his primary trade. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work orders or may result from other maintenance or repair work performed. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion is given final review to determine compliance with work orders and adherence to established maintenance and repair standards. Employees shall perform other duties required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
• Experience in areas related to the assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
• The employee must possess journeyman level of knowledge and expertise over a wide range of mechanicals systems
• The work will require lifting of equipment and tools on a regular basis
• The employee in required to be able to lift 50 pounds And must be able to apply torque to a wrench or valve handle
• The employee must also possess a thorough knowledge of Electrical and Refrigeration theory
• Additional 2 years related experience in facilities maintenance and mechanical systems repair
• Proficiency in operating equipment such as forklift, pipe threading equipment, etc
• An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• The Division of Facilities Maintenance functions are to design, construct, maintain and operate the physical facilities of Dare County Schools
• Provides help to and training for maintenance mechanics in the proper performance of corrective repairs to various control and energy management systems
• Consequence of error vary with the type of equipment being repaired
• Minor errors may result in equipment not performing as designed by the manufacture
• The employee is given supervision under the direction of the Maintenance supervisor
• Must reference assembly instructions to properly assemble pumps, exhaust fans, air compressors, motors, air handlers, bearing assemblies, and boiler burners
• Must follow service policies of equipment manufacture to properly service equipment
• During the course of work, the employee will come in to contact with students, facility, staff and visitors to the various campus’
• It is Imperative the employee present a calm, professional appearance and demeanor
• The employee will need have to from time to time investigate complaints by student, faculty and staff
• Responds to Emergency and after hour calls on a rotating basis

Physical Effort

• Routine work involves significant bending, stretching and lifting
• The employee will oftentimes be making repairs to pumps, and various equipment in these extreme conditions
• They will exercise constant visual attention while completing task
• Carelessness while performing task including the use of power tools could result in the injuries to others
• The employee is responsible to be aware of and respond to any unsafe practices in the workplace
• The employee must perform as a trainer and mentor for fellow employees while performing manual labor of their own

Requirements for Advancement - The employee must meet established criteria for advancement in pay and assignment. Specific criteria for each employee will be contained in employee evaluation program documents. Among these are:

• Obtaining additional licenses and/or certifications which have a direct application to the work assignment.
• Demonstration of the skills necessary to successfully perform the functions of the next advancement position.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,954.51 to $4,778.65 Per Month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ian Adams , Director of Maintenance
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]