Facilities Maintenance Specialist

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply. The City of Raleigh is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to join our Engineering Services department! This role performs a variety of preventive maintenance on all building components. As well as maintain, troubleshoot and perform skilled maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building components.  About You: We look forward to candidates that possess great communication skills supplemented with a positive attitude within the trades maintenance field. Having expertise or experience in HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing is a plus but mechanical dexterity and willing to expand one's knowledge is valued.  About Us:  Engineering Services is a department dedicated to providing services to internal and external stakeholders through multiple divisions including Construction Management, Integrated Facility Services, Facilities and Operations, Vehicle Fleet Services, Roadway Design and Construction, and Stormwater. This position is assigned to the Facilities and Operations Division, which is responsible for a diverse number of functions and activities that serves the entire City organization such as day-to-day and preventive operations and maintenance of facilities, customer-based service deliverables, special events and meeting set-ups, emergency response in inclement weather, disasters, or emergencies, and critical equipment management. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED) and 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
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• 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

• Having expertise or experience in HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing is a plus but mechanical dexterity and willing to expand one's knowledge is valued.

Responsibilities

• Maintains building equipment by performing preventative maintenance such as changing filters, checking temperatures, replacing lights, greasing motors, and various types of cleaning to ensure correct equipment operation
• Performs electrical, plumbing and general repairs. Assists contractors by allowing access into buildings and unlocking doors. Monitors work provided by contractors. and communicates any project issues to superintendent
• Performs general maintenance such as replacing office/conference room lights, hanging various office items/pictures, installing outlets, and unclogging toilets
• Prioritizes maintenance needs and determines what equipment and tools are needed to complete the job
• Responds to customer repair requests to identify, troubleshoot, and recommend necessary repairs.
• Inspects interior and exterior of buildings for safety concerns requiring repair
• Completes and prepares maintenance logs and records
• This position will be required to operate City-owned vehicles and equipment daily to and from work locations under the division's portfolio

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees