Maintenance Technician

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Crew Leaders and Public Works Director performs semi-skilled and unskilled manual tasks in the repair and maintenance of the Town’s streets, buildings and grounds and storm drains.

• Performs various semi-skilled and general maintenance tasks as related to the upkeep, care and maintenance of municipal buildings, grounds and other Town facilities and other areas of assigned responsibility.
• Maintains grounds around Town buildings; trims and prunes trees and shrubberies, plants, waters, mows and fertilizes grass, trees and flowers; sprays weed killer under the supervision of licensed personnel; and rakes and picks up leaves and trash.
• Maintains and cleans streets by clearing ditches and drains; trims tree limbs; assists with building storm drains and pouring of concrete forms and asphalt patches to maintain street quality and storm water run-off; clears right of ways and mows grass along roadways; assist with snow removal including spreading salt in winter months.
• Replaces and installs street signs
• Operates various hand and power tools and light to heavy equipment as required in mowing, landscaping, weed eating and street clean‑up; may operate the back‑hoe, dump truck, riding mower, track mower, drill press, drill table and skill saws and other specialized equipment such as, but not limited to air ratchets and/or an auger.
• Handles special carpentry tasks such as, but not limited to constructing and repair of rooms, cabinets, doors and furniture; replacing light bulbs, repairing and replacing ceiling tiles, replacing light fixture covers, moving boxes and furniture and other maintenance related tasks.
• Assists with or performs repair of plumbing and electrical fixtures; assists in painting both internally and externally, etc.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and/or vehicles.
• Paints parking zones; prepares paint, taps or marks off area and cleans up.
• Works in weather conditions that include, but not limited to severe hot and or cold weather; severe conditions such as snow, rain and/or hail.
• May be exposed to infectious bodily fluid Performs all work in adherence with policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs basic maintenance on vehicles such as greasing, fueling and cleaning.
• Must set up and take down traffic safety cones.
• Perform related duties and assignments as directed by the department.

Working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the area of work assigned; working knowledge of the work related hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with areas of assigned work;
Considerable knowledge and skill in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical repair, grounds maintenance and/or basic equipment or vehicle maintenance and sheetrock repair; general knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance repair and replacement of public facilities. Working knowledge of the safe use and operation of vehicles and mechanical equipment; knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment;

ability to operate various construction and mowing equipment and light equipment with skill and safety; ability to exert heavy physical effort in varied weather conditions over long periods; ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; ability to acquire knowledge of the operating details and procedures involved in performing a variety of manual tasks; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and citizens.

Must be able to work on ladders.

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must have a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s driver's license with a clean record and the ability to drive Town-owned vehicles.
• Must acquire Core, Ornamental/Turf or Right‑Away Pesticide License within 6 month probationary period.
• Willingness to acquire CDL license.

High School or GED and one year of experience in…