Building Services Maintenance Technician 1-$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

City Building Maintenance Worker

This position is responsible for performing construction duties in the maintenance of city buildings and facilities. Salary Depends on Qualifications

Responsibilities include:

• Maintains daily log; documents time, equipment, and supplies used on each project.
• Installs and repairs receptacles, switches, and light fixtures, including fluorescent ballasts and tubes, and incandescent bulbs.
• Maintains records of all purchases.
• Receives daily work orders; prioritizes tasks; verifies equipment needs.
• Services and repairs indoor and outdoor light fixtures.
• Performs monthly HVAC equipment maintenance and service.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Installs and repairs locks, door stops and door knobs.
• Checks fire extinguishers on a monthly basis.
• Moves furniture for various departments.
• Replaces, repairs and constructs mail boxes, fences, and dumpster box enclosures.
• Repairs small roof leaks; cleans and flushes gutters; replaces broken glass; removes graffiti; paints city buildings.
• Assists with the preparation of downtown area for special events.
• Maintains department vehicle.
• Responds to after hours emergencies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Knowledge of city and departmental policies related to building maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic carpentry and plumbing installation, repair and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of electrical and heating and air conditioning repair and maintenance procedures.
• Skill in basic carpentry and masonry techniques.
• Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
• Skill in basic building maintenance techniques.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Physical demands include standing, walking, using hands to handle tools and equipment, reaching, climbing ladders, balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, and move more than 100 pounds. Safety sensitive position with random drug testing.

Work environment is typically outdoors with exposure to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and inclement weather. Protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves are required.