Detention Center Maintenance Technician II

Buncombe County Government • Asheville, NC

8d • $23 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Our General Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to join our dynamic team at the Detention Center. This position offers a variety of daily responsibilities, making each day unique and providing opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of maintenance skills.

The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills who can adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. This mid-level position is well suited for individuals with a background in construction, building maintenance, or facility maintenance who enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping facilities safe and operational.

This is an essential position that requires participation in an on-call rotation and a commitment to supporting the critical operations of the Detention Center.

Purpose of the Position:
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing advanced level skilled work in the maintenance and repair of County buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in the aspect of trades, such as HVAC, electric, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, or painting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Works in various environments which may include temperature variations.
• Position requires pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, squatting, and bending on a routine basis.
• May work in tight spaces occasionally and may include extended period of times in prone or non-standing/non-sitting position.
• May be required to lift objects of 20 pounds to 50 pounds on a routine basis; Up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Knowledge of the procedures, materials, and equipment related to plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, fire alarms, carpentry, and painting trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the maintenance trades involved in the work.
• Knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations related to the maintenance work performed.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools necessary in performing mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and allied building repair, and maintenance work.
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of records, receipts, technical diagrams, blueprints, specifications, and work orders.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including mechanics tools, carpentry tools, electrical tools, plumbing tools, welding equipment, painting equipment, and common machine shop equipment.
• Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages and understand and apply the theories of algebra.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or objects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently use mechanical and engineering terminology to communicate.
• Maintain knowledge of the agency organizational rules, policies, procedures, services, and mission.
• Plan, prioritize, and organize work effectively to produce quality work with measurable results and within identified deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Team player with strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in construction, building maintenance, or facility maintenance.
• Enjoy hands-on work and take pride in keeping facilities safe and operational.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, replace, and repair County buildings, facilities and grounds including, but not limited to, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and light electrical work.
• Perform general carpentry work as part of construction, remodel, repair or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
• Maintain heating and cooling systems, alarm systems, water systems and remove/replace doors.
• Review work orders, construction plans, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Applies knowledge of safety procedures when operating tools and working in machinery and moving mechanical parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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