Maintenance Technician I

Chatham County, NC; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County, NC is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to keep county facilities safe, functional, and well-maintained through hands-on repairs, preventative maintenance, and timely record-keeping.

You will troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other systems under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, perform painting, equipment servicing, and assist with space renovations as needed. A high school diploma or GED and basic tool skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Moderate experience in general building maintenance.
• General knowledge of maintenance methods, materials, and safety.
• Ability to recognize and diagnose problems.
• Ability to follow instructions and establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, modify, and install building structures and systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service on equipment.
• Inspect fire safety devices and troubleshoot problems.
• Prepare surfaces for painting and perform interior/exterior painting.
• Assist in renovations and move office furniture as needed.
• Prepare maintenance records and reports.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with contractors.

Skills

General knowledge of building maintain

Ability to diagnose problems

Ability to follow oral and written

Decision making

Effective teamwork

Safety-consciousness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC basics

Job description

Join the Chatham County team and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and well-maintained. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll use your skills in building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance to support County operations and serve the community. If you are a dependable problem-solver who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys a variety of hands-on tasks, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Performs intermediate-skilled trade work by maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing structures in buildings and facilities, and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Facilities Manager. The following essential functions serve as a general guide for this position. Position functions are subject to change based on departmental needs and external factors including, but not limited to, regulatory requirements.

• Performs a variety of skilled trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and completes and maintains records associated with assigned work orders;
• Maintains the County's heating and cooling equipment and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment;
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, repairs and maintains electrical systems and components, and repairs roof leaks and ceilings;
• Inspects fire alarms, extinguishers, air conditioning filters, motors, belts, etc., and troubleshoots potential problems and conducts repairs when necessary;
• Prepares surfaces for painting, paints walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, and equipment, and paints interior and exterior building fixtures;
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment;
• Assists in the renovation of office spaces and storage, helps set up rooms for meetings, and moves office furniture and equipment as necessary;
• Prepares maintenance records, logs, and reports;
• Ensures security of the building after working hours;
• Inventories and purchases supplies and materials as needed and serves as the contact for contractors;
• Responds to emergency calls for building repairs as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in general building maintenance work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair;
• General knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with the type of work assigned;
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools of the trade;
• Ability to recognize and diagnose problems;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to make decisions within scope of responsibility;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force
and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking, hearing, use of hands and fingers, handling or feeling, frequently requires climbing, balancing, reaching with hands and arms, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, tasting, smelling, pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; work requires vocal communication to express or exchange ideas orally; work requires hearing to perceive information at normal spoken levels; work requires visually inspecting small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to vibration, wearing a self contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.