Detention Center Maintenance Technician III

Buncombe County • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

Buncombe County Government’s General Services Department is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform specialized technical, repair, and maintenance work in county buildings and properties, with responsibility for supervising a work crew. The position is based at the Detention Center and provides direction and leadership to three maintenance technicians responsible for supporting facility operations, safety, and functionality. It is an essential position requiring participation in an on-call rotation. The work offers varied daily responsibilities and suits someone with a background in construction, building maintenance, or facility maintenance who is comfortable with hands-on work and changing priorities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of progressively increasing experience in one or more maintenance trades, plus completion of safety training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Work is primarily very heavy, involving exertion of more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 30 pounds constantly to move objects. Work takes place in varied weather conditions and involves heavy equipment, machinery, and tools. Required physical abilities include balancing, crouching, feeling, fingering, handling, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least four years of progressively increasing experience in one or more maintenance trades, plus completion of safety training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Knowledge of county policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of operating and safety standards for machinery, power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment used for assigned duties.
• Ability to perform skilled carpentry, including construction, repair, or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, and other structures.
• Ability to hang sheetrock and sand, paint, or stain walls, woodwork, cabinets, tables, and other wooden articles.
• Ability to replace faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators, and other electrical-system parts.
• Ability to install water and sanitary fixtures and equipment; diagnose plumbing defects or malfunctions; repair leaks; replace faulty fittings or pipe sections; and install replacement fixtures.
• Ability to move or relocate furniture, fixtures, and other heavy items.
• Ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records on repairs, purchase orders, and work orders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills, and ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair work in one or more trades, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and electrical work.
• Provide direction and leadership to a crew of three maintenance technicians.
• Maintain related paperwork, including work orders and records of repairs and purchases.
• Purchase necessary materials, obtain items from qualified vendors, or seek bids or price quotes according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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