General Trades Technician- Tiered
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Maintenance/Cleaning
General Labor
What You'll Be Doing
Do you have a General Trades background and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country? If so, the Physical Plant division of Wake County General Services is looking for applicants that are skilled in these areas to fulfill our 1st shift General Trades Technician role and would love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities- Repair, replace, upgrade, and maintain Wake County Facility fixtures and finishes.
- Plan and organize work or requests for services which could include building maintenance, renovation projects, and project proposal work
- Inventory supplies and monitor equipment operations and usage
- Determine equipment and supplies to be used in fabrication or repair
- Coordinate work orders and supervise work projects and planning as well as inspect sites for compliance and completion
- Conduct system audits, prepare reports and manage programs
- Evaluate processes and programs and recommend procedure changes
- Schedule and implement repairs and supervise contractors
- Respond to emergencies and natural disasters
- Participate in the Physical Plant Safety Committee and work with the Safety Officer to maintain a safe working environment
General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments; safe, reliable vehicles; and consistent corporate support to assigned business units. The department is organized into six major organizational service delivery divisions: (1) Administration, (2) Central Services, (3) Field Services, (4) Fleet Services, (5) Physical Plant and (6) Security and Safety Services.
These service organizations support the four core businesses of GSA: facility management, fleet management, general government and criminal justice support.
The Basics (Required
Education and Experience )
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in general trades maintenance
- A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required.
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Education and Experience )
- Experience with custom design, build and installation of commercial/residential millwork, cabinetry, countertops, displays, and custom woodwork
- Three plus years of experience in commercial/residential millwork design, fabrication and installation
- Experience in lamination/solid surface fabrication and installation
- Knowledge of commercial building roof and building envelope systems
- Experience reading blueprints, work orders, and various schematics
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
- Works cooperatively with other trades staff
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Experience working from ladders and motorized lifts
- Experience working on roofs and elevated structures
- Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
- Works effectively with limited supervision
- Effective time management skills
Location:
General Services Center Raleigh, NC 27603 USA
Employment Type:
Regular
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am
-4:00 pm
Hiring Range: hourly
Market Range: 26.44 - 35.23
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date:
This position is open until filled
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and 2006 Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. In addition to being Wake County's seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh.
With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina's most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven…
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