General Maintenance Mechanic IV

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a General Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) role within Facilities Management. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, glazing, and general building maintenance to support a safe and efficient campus environment.

Working both independently and with skilled trades professionals, you will help preserve the functionality, safety, and appearance of Duke's facilities, while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant trades coursework or experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Training in OSHA, fire safety, fall protection, lockout/tagout, blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, glazing, and building components.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks while ensuring safety standards and departmental procedures.
• Assist higher-level mechanics and trades personnel with maintenance and repair projects.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and components across facilities.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical devices including switches, lighting, and wiring.
• Repair doors, windows, trim, and related hardware.
• Apply mortar, sealants, and coatings for finishes and repairs.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and related documentation.
• Accurately complete work orders, inventory records, and inspection forms.
• Perform basic calculations, measurements, and conversions; maintain clean, organized work areas.

Skills

Skilled trades experience

Troubleshooting

Maintenance operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in skilled crafts or trades

Job description

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As a General Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) IV, you'll play an essential role in maintaining the facilities that support world-class education, healthcare, research, and innovation. Your skills will help ensure a safe, reliable, and comfortable environment for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors across Duke's campus.

As a General Maintenance Mechanic Level 6, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities across multiple building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, and general facility maintenance. Working both independently and alongside skilled trades professionals, you'll help preserve the functionality, safety, and appearance of Duke's facilities.

What You'll Do:

Facility Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on building systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, glazing, and building components.
• Complete assigned maintenance tasks while ensuring compliance with safety standards and departmental procedures.
• Assist higher-level mechanics and trades personnel with maintenance and repair projects.

Plumbing Systems

• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and components, including faucets, commodes, urinals, water coolers, and automatic flush valves.
• Diagnose and repair common plumbing issues involving copper and plastic piping systems and fittings.
• Perform maintenance on plumbing hardware and water distribution components.

Electrical Systems

• Inspect, maintain, and repair electrical devices including receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, lamps, and ballasts.
• Troubleshoot fuses, circuit breakers, and common electrical system failures.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Support maintenance and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring systems.

Carpentry, Doors & Walls

• Repair and maintain doors, door hardware, locksets, panic bars, closures, hinges, windows, skylights, weather-stripping, and associated building components.
• Install and maintain interior trim, doors, hardware, and finish carpentry components.
• Perform repairs using a variety of woods, fasteners, adhesives, and building materials.

Masonry, Painting & Finishes

• Mix and apply mortar, grout, sealants, fillers, and other finishing materials.
• Repair and maintain concrete surfaces and masonry components.
• Apply paints and coatings using brushing and rolling techniques.
• Identify and correct common paint and surface preparation issues.

Preventive Maintenance & Operations

• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and related documentation.
• Accurately complete work orders, inventory records, maintenance reports, and inspection forms.
• Perform basic calculations, measurements, and conversions in support of maintenance activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas, including mechanical rooms and maintenance spaces.

Safety & Teamwork

• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and trade-related equipment.
• Follow OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, fall protection requirements, and fire safety protocols.
• Support a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Assist with material handling, parts delivery, and other departmental support activities as needed.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with coursework in skilled crafts or trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Successful completion of required training in:
  • General OSHA standards
  • Portable fire extinguisher use
  • Hazardous waste awareness
  • Lockout/Tagout procedures
  • Fire safety
  • Fall protection
  • Blueprint reading
• Successful completion of testing requirements for the Duke Wheels of Learning Curriculum, General Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) Level 6.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of building maintenance systems, tools, and repair techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a variety of facility-related systems.
• Experience with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, or masonry maintenance.
• Ability to read basic blueprints, maintenance manuals, and technical instructions.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to workplace safety and customer service excellence.

Choose Duke.

When you join Duke, you become part of a community committed to excellence, innovation, and service. Our facilities professionals are critical to supporting the university's mission and ensuring an exceptional environment for learning, discovery, healthcare, and collaboration.

Why Duke?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Generous retirement and paid time-off programs
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Opportunities for career advancement within Facilities Management
• Meaningful work supporting a world-renowned institution

Ready to Make a Difference?

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.