Senior Facilities Maintenance Technician

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair campus facilities, systems, and infrastructure across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and more. You will help ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of Duke's physical environment.

This role requires six years of experience, a North Carolina driver’s license, and training in OSHA, lockout/tagout, fire safety, hazardous waste, fall protection, blueprint reading, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with skilled trades exposure.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license and safety training.
• OSHA training and blueprint reading knowledge.
• Pool & Spa Certification and GMM Level 7 training.

Responsibilities

• Facility Maintenance & Repair: perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across multiple building systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
• Troubleshoot equipment and building components to implement effective solutions.
• Maintain plumbing fixtures, electrical systems, and control circuits.
• Service HVAC equipment, thermostats, and related components.
• Install and repair doors, windows, drywall, and interior trim.
• Support carpentry, masonry, painting, and minor construction tasks.

Skills

Multi-trade knowledge

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Reading blueprints

Diagnostic tools

Education

High school diploma

NC driver's license

OSHA safety training

CFC certification

Pool & Spa Certification

GMM Level 7 training

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand & power tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Duke is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair campus facilities, systems, and infrastructure across plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and more. You will help ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency of Duke's physical environment.

This role requires six years of experience, a North Carolina driver’s license, and training in OSHA, lockout/tagout, fire safety, hazardous waste, fall protection, blueprint reading, and Microsoft Office.