Maintenance Technician II (Building Maintnenance)

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County is seeking a skilled facilities maintenance worker to manage a variety of building upkeep tasks across county buildings. Responsibilities include painting, flooring repairs, cabinetry work, and coordination with other trades to complete projects.

The role requires reading plans, estimating repair costs, and supervising colleagues as needed; a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with CJIS background checks for security.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least three years in building maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience performing semi-skilled to skilled maintenance in one or more trades.
• Substitution by higher education may be considered.
• CJIS background check is required for security.

Responsibilities

• Perform painting, light construction, flooring repairs, and cabinetry work.
• Maintain Forsyth County facilities and collaborate with other trades.
• Read plans and specifications to guide maintenance tasks.
• Lead and supervise other staff on maintenance projects.
• Prepare cost estimates for repairs.

Skills

Skilled maintenance

Carpentry & Painting

Blueprint reading

Plan & spec interpretation

Supervising others

Cost estimation

Safety precautions

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry tools

Flooring tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

General Statement of Duties

This position is in the Facilities Operations division of General Services. The qualified applicant will be maintaining a variety of Forsyth County buildings.

Daily tasks for this position will include but not be limited to, painting, light construction, flooring repairs, some cabinetry work and other aspects of the building maintenance trade. This position will be available to work with other trades as needed.

We are currently recruiting for this position but will not fill until after July 1, 2026.

Distinguishing Features

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to do a variety of skilled maintenance work.
• Considerable knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in a building trade such as carpentry, painting or in grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of one or more additional trades.
• Ability to work from plans and specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to prepare cost estimate for repairs.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards and applicable precautions of work.
• Ability to review blueprints and schematics.
• Lifting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs frequently or up to 20-50 lbs constantly.

Minimum Education And Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and at least three years of experience in the building maintenance trade.

A valid driver's license.

Must have demonstrated ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled maintenance work in one or more trades or grounds maintenance work including the operation of heavy equipment.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.

These links do not apply to positions that are Part Time, no benefits.

01

The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

02

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• Did not finish high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

03

Do you have a minimum of 3 years experience in general building maintenance?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your years of building maintenance experience?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

05

Do you have a degree or certificate in any maintenance trades?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes to question 4, please list your current certifications and/or applicable degrees. If you answered no, please write N/A.

07

Would you have any issues working in a detention facility?

• Yes
• No

08

Would you have any issues working in a health facility?

• Yes
• No

09

Would you have any issues working around inmates?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have an issue working from heights?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a general knowledge of building construction?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

Are you able to work after hours during an on-call rotation and the occasional emergency?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question