Facilities Maintenance Specialist

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

In the role of Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you’ll ensure the maintenance and operation of our exceptional convention center and amphitheater. This role is devoted to providing excellent repair, maintenance, and emergency response to keep our world-class venues running!

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• 1 to 3 years' experience in construction or skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing, or related work
• Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
• Knowledge Of: Electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, equipment operation, and local building codes
• Knowledge Of: Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Skill In: Selecting and using the correct hand and power tools
• Skill In: Attention to detail
• Skill In: Customer service
• Skill In: Organization and critical thinking
• Ability To: Identify required repairs
• Ability To: Prioritize work by level of importance
• Ability To: Multi-task
• Ability To: Communicate effectively with contractors and supervisors

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in area of assignment or three years of experience in area of training, with prior instructional or lead worker experience in the subject being taught

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced maintenance, repairs and testing of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing equipment and facilities; operates required tools and equipment; performs work in accordance with operational and safety policies and procedures.
• Receives, prioritizes and schedules maintenance and work requests; determines required tools, equipment and supplies; identifies and requests supplies and inventory.
• Responds to customer requests and concerns; troubleshoots, diagnoses and identifies issues; recommends and implements corrective action, repairs and/or equipment replacement to resolve issues.
• Monitors work provided by vendors and contractors; reviews work to ensure it meets specifications, contractual obligations, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Inspects equipment, tools, materials, facilities, building systems and/or grounds to ensure functionality and safety; secures and opens facilities/spaces; reports and/or corrects issues to resolve operational deficiencies and/or unsafe conditions.
• Prepares, organizes and maintains records, logs, reports and documentation; monitors supplies and parts inventory; initiates requests of stock to replenish inventory.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as determined by venue events

What This Job Offers

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