Part-Time Maintenance Worker

Alamance County Government; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Government is seeking a versatile Maintenance Technician to perform a range of building and grounds upkeep. You will work under supervision across trades such as landscaping, basic electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry, with on-call duties during severe weather.

The role emphasizes routine maintenance, safe operation of tools, teamwork, and the ability to follow directions, maintain records, and assist with storm cleanup as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Prior knowledge and experience in building and grounds service and/or maintenance.
• Computer Skills: Basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.
• License/Credentials: Valid NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpet/floor cleaning, plumbing, caulking, etc. as instructed by the Lead Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Rakes, sweeps, and cleans parking areas, ditches, basins, etc. by removing leaves and debris.
• Furniture assembly, rearranges or moves furniture for social events, activities and office relocation.
• Assists other maintenance workers in the performance of duties by handing tools, holding materials, cleaning work areas and assisting with minor repairs with plumbing, electrical and construction.
• Operates County vehicles and equipment (trucks and tractors), loading and unloading trucks, storing items and stocking items as instructed.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, leaf blowers, pressure washers, small power and/or hand tools as required.
• Performs basic landscaping duties as needed including leaf blowing, picking up trash, sweeping, weeding beds and other Ground maintenance needs.
• Perform other assignments and projects as needed in support of the Maintenance Department.
• Assists with storm damage cleanup and /or shelter set-ups when needed.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Communication Oral

Communication Written

Concentration

Customer Oriented

Ethical

Honesty / Integrity

Judgment

Multitasker

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Safety-Minded

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NC Driver's License

Job description

Job Purpose

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of unskilled manual work and tasks requiring the use of power and handheld small tools for the maintenance, repair of buildings and Grounds. Position will perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repair in multiple trades including landscaping, basic electrical, basic plumbing, masonry, heating and air, carpentry or similar specialization. Position requires on-call duty during inclement weather events.

Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of unskilled manual work and tasks requiring the use of power and handheld small tools for the maintenance, repair of buildings and Grounds. Position will perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repair in multiple trades including landscaping, basic electrical, basic plumbing, masonry, heating and air, carpentry or similar specialization. Position requires on-call duty during inclement weather events.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs routine maintenance tasks such as painting, carpet/floor cleaning, plumbing, caulking, etc. as instructed by the Lead Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or needed repairs to supervisor.
• Rakes, sweeps, and cleans parking areas, ditches, basins, etc… by removing leaves and debris.
• Furniture assembly, rearranges or moves furniture for social events, activities and office relocation.
• Assists other maintenance workers in the performance of duties by handing tools, holding materials, cleaning work areas and assisting with minor repairs with plumbing, electrical and construction.
• Operates County vehicles and equipment (trucks and tractors), loading and unloading trucks, storing items and stocking items as instructed.
• Responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, leaf blowers, pressure washers, small power and/or hand tools as required.
• Performs basic landscaping duties as needed including leaf blowing, picking up trash, sweeping, weeding beds and other Ground maintenance needs.
• Perform other assignments and projects as needed in support of the Maintenance Department.
• Assists with storm damage cleanup and /or shelter set-ups when needed.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience: Prior knowledge and experience in building and grounds service and/or maintenance background.

Computer Skills: Must have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers.

License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Concentration, Ability to concentrate on tasks through many distractions.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to interpreting policies and procedures.
• Multitasker – Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs./day)

Stand F

Walk F

Sit O

Manually Manipulate F

Reach Outward F

Reach Above Shoulder F

Climb O

Crawl O

Squat or Kneel O

Bend F

Talk/Hear C

See C

Taste/Smell O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs. or less F

11-20 lbs. F

21-50 lbs. F

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less F

13-25 lbs. F

26-40 lbs. F

41-100 lbs. O

01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

03

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.

04

Do you have experience in building and grounds service and/or maintenance?

• Yes
• No

05

Please explain your experience in building and grounds service and/or maintenance. Enter N/A if this does not apply. *Please verify that any experience listed in this question is included in your Employment History section of the application in order for it to be considered.

06

Do you have a basic to intermediate functional knowledge of computers?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question