Building Maintenance Technician

Mebane, City of•Mebane Public Works, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support in coordinating contracted custodial services of City buildings, inspecting City facilities for preventive or unscheduled maintenance, stocking supplies, and performing a variety of skilled manual labor on city structures, facilities, and grounds. Employees in this class perform skilled manual work to provide safe and attractive structures, facilities, and grounds for city residents. Work includes general work in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, security systems, roofing, janitorial services, heating and ventilation systems, and other trades as needed. Additionally, an employee in this class is tasked with inspecting facilities for broken, malfunctioning, or deteriorating areas or equipment, operating a city truck, loading and unloading supplies, and performing other labor-intensive tasks. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Public Works Building Maintenance Coordinator or crew leader. Work is evaluated for safety, operation, and the overall appearance of city structures, and is checked daily through visual inspections and citizen feedback.

Requirements

General knowledge of manual labor and maintenance work performed by the City of Mebane.
Ability to receive, understand, and successfully carry out oral and written directions.
Ability to perform manual labor tasks.
Ability to identify and report maintenance needs or safety issues to a lead worker or supervisor.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public and city staff while demonstrating courtesy and tact.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work as a member of a work crew or team on assignments.
General knowledge of safe working practices.
Ability to respond to work for emergencies or in support of other personnel as required.
Graduation from high school or GED, with experience in building maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License – Class C without restrictions
May be required to obtain an NC Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to emergency service requests.
Ability to develop and adhere to maintenance schedules.
Reduced maintenance and repair expenses through effective preventative maintenance and timely repairs.
Competence in managing work orders and maintenance logs.
Clear, transparent, and respectful communication.
Ability to handle changing and competing demands.
Spread ice-melting materials on sidewalks and shovel snow and ice from walkways.
Participate in street and parking lot snow and ice plowing operations.
May work with a crew to assist with garbage, yard waste, and brush collection.
Perform other general maintenance duties as assigned.