Senior Facilities & Maintenance Specialist

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Excellent retirement benefits with NC

Free on-site city gym access

Paid sick and vacation leave

6-weeks paid parental leave

Flex schedule and telework options

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Sr. Facilities Specialist to keep City buildings safe, functional, and operating efficiently.

You will work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and project tasks to ensure reliable facility operations. You will coordinate with contractors, document work in the work order system, and provide excellent service to internal departments.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical training or certificate obtained beyond high school and 3 years of relevant commercial building systems maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Class C Driver’s License.
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required as part of this position.
• Knowledge of building systems and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled carpentry, general maintenance, repairs, installations, and special projects involving drywall, painting, entryways, door hardware, office furniture, and other building components.
• Operates and monitors building automation and energy management systems, checking equipment operation and making adjustments to support building comfort, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and installs electrical equipment including light fixtures, outlets, switches, exhaust fans, security lighting, and related components.
• Maintains, installs, and repairs plumbing equipment including toilets, urinals, water heaters, showers, water fountains, sinks, faucets, drains, pumps, and floor drains.
• Provides professional and responsive customer service to City departments and facility occupants.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Building systems

Communication

Work independently

Computer skills

Education

Vocational/Technical training or certificate

Job description

The City of Wilmington, NC is seeking a Sr. Facilities Specialist to keep City buildings safe, functional, and operating efficiently.

You will work on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security systems, performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and project tasks to ensure reliable facility operations. You will coordinate with contractors, document work in the work order system, and provide excellent service to internal departments.