Office Support

Chatham County Public Schools; Siler City (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatham County Public Schools is seeking an Office Support staff member for the Chatham Early College in Siler City, NC. This role supports the Director of Maintenance and Construction, develops maintenance programs, and handles purchasing and budgeting tasks.

The position requires organizing records, operating the work order system, and coordinating with other departments to ensure smooth facilities operations. Monday–Friday, standard school district hours apply.

Qualifications

• Proficient in grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Strong office practices and procedures knowledge.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Maintenance and Construction.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs and processes.
• Perform purchasing and budgeting related duties.
• Manage and process a high volume of records and reports.
• Operate and monitor the department's work order system and energy management system.
• Communicate with staff and administration, and prepare responses.

Skills

Office procedures

Communication

Record maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Work order system

Energy management system

Job description

Office Support

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Job Details

Job ID: 5965988
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 20, 2026 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK An employee in this position performs a wide variety of duties as an assistant to the Director of Maintenance and Construction, is responsible for developing and maintaining maintenance related programs and processes, performs purchasing and budgeting related duties, manages and processes a high volume of complex records and reports, along with other duties as directed by the Director. Most actions are directed by the general policies and precedents of the system or by own judgment. The work requires a high degree of resourcefulness. Within the limits of the employee's assigned authority, the employee is expected to analyze and resolve problems independently and consult with other departments as needed. With the degree of independence exercised in this position, an error could result in significantly reduced operational efficiency for other staff members or substantial embarrassment or inconvenience. The employee operates under general directions. The employee is expected to plan and organize work methods to produce the assigned outcomes.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Identifies sources of a variety of information, prepares comprehensive reports, abstracts of factual data.
Develops and prepares documents in support of the capital outlay and improvement program.
Manages and performs record maintenance for the department.
Performs purchasing duties and oversees budgets.
Manages and operates the departments work order system, including distribution of the work.
Monitors the energy management system and alerts staff to issues.
Reviews incoming correspondence and assigns to others, or bring to Director's attention.
Composes responses and relays complex information.
Devises and prepares written work methods to implement rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Reviews and ensures accuracy of outgoing correspondence, records and/or reports.
Monitors phones and represents the maintenance department to school staff and administration.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Extensive knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
Extensive knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Considerable knowledge of rules, regulations, procedures and functions of complex organizations.
Ability to promote good relationships internally and with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in resolving problems.
Ability to plan and organize work activities.
Ability to perform with only broad statements of expectations.
SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in an office environment with responsibility for a large variety of complex duties.
Experience in working with contractors, vendors, and suppliers a plus.
This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications that may be required of an employee.
Purpose of this Position: To maintain the district's building systems in a safe and functional condition.
Duty station location (Physical Address): 401 South 6th Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344
Work schedule when the work is performed: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4pm

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• Kelly Batten
• 369 West Street
• Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]