SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - 40000156

Durham County; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government seeks a skilled maintenance professional to perform advanced work in the maintenance and repair of facilities. This full-time position requires hands-on expertise in trades like carpentry and masonry and the ability to effectively supervise tasks. Additional qualifications include a solid understanding of building materials and safety precautions, with responsibilities ranging from installations to repairs.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Potential for reasonable accommodations

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in maintenance or construction preferred.
• Ability to estimate materials and time for jobs essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of County facilities.
• Coordinate and inspect completed work assignments.
• Participate in diverse skilled trades to meet facility needs.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Metal work

Tiling

Problem solving

Supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Various maintenance tools

Job description

Join Durham County Government
Durham County Government is home to over 2,000 dedicated professionals working together to deliver essential services that strengthen and support our vibrant, diverse community. As the heart of a fast-growing region, we offer meaningful careers across a wide range of fields—giving you the opportunity to make a real impact where you live, work, grow, and play. Learn more at www.dconc.gov .

DEPARTMENT:

GENERAL SERVICES

DATE POSTED:

JUNE 11, 2025

CLOSING DATE:

JUNE 25, 2025

SALARY RANGE:

$43,381.00 - $73,695.00

POSITION NUMBER:

40000156

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, NONEXEMPT)

**This posting is subject to close without prior notification.**

**This position is listed as an essential position, and will have to work in conditions of inclement weather.**

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this job is to perform responsible advanced skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, installation and construction of County facilities and equipment.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Performs a broad range of skilled trades including carpentry, painting, masonry, metal work, tiling and related tasks.
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of buildings, structural components, doors, door frames, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs.
• Identifies problems, determines solutions and/or repair needs and performs necessary work.
• Repairs furniture and bleachers and installs partitions, shelves, doors, windows, floors, ceilings and walls.
• Installs sheetrock and paneling, plaster walls and finishes concrete.
• Updates buildings for new tenants.
• Assists with providing cost estimates for repairs, installations, maintenance and other trades as helper. .
• Completes office moves and/or transport furniture to department offices.
• Orders and transports materials and supplies.

• Installs and repairs rain gutters and roofs.
• Removes and hauls trash, moves furniture and equipment.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of building maintenance trades.
• General knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials.
• Skilled in the operation of various tools and equipment used in the trade.
• Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; and maintain records.
• Ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs.
• Ability to rig scaffolds.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the repair, construction, or maintenance of equipment and/or facilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT):

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
• Traffic; Moving machinery.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED:

• Prefer a CDL class B Driver’s License.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.