Building Maintenance Assistant

Guilford County • Greensboro NC 27406, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs semi-skilled work in the mechanical maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment for the Building Services Department. An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks ranging from routine maintenance activities to assignments requiring the application of knowledge acquired from on-the-job training. Work includes assisting journeyman level plumbers, electricians, and HVAC mechanics in their respective areas of responsibilities. Guidance and instruction in the principles and techniques involved are received from a journey tradesman. Work is performed under varying degrees of supervision, depending on abilities of the incumbent, and is evaluated through observation and inspection of completed work.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED and one year experience in general mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to understand simple sketches, penciled layouts, and rough plans associated with building maintenance and repair work.
• Some skill in the use of a wide range of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools associated with mechanical and maintenance trades.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to various mechanical maintenance trades.

Responsibilities

• Installs ballasts and light tubes in fluorescent lights; replaces receptacles, switches, and bulbs in County buildings.
• Assists in the repair of drains and plumbing lines and in the installation and repair of toilets, wash basins, and water coolers.
• Assists in running conduit and pulling wire; hangs light fixtures.
• Changes filters in air-conditioning units and assists in the repair of air-conditioning equipment.
• Assists in the repair of furnaces and heating systems; checks and adds chemicals to the boilers when tests indicate such a need.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED