Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Orange County Government • Asset Management Services, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Orange County Asset Management Services Department has an opening for a Facilities Maintenance Technician I. An employee of this class is primarily responsible for performing basic maintenance such as correcting simple plumbing issues, water remediation and basic installations, repairs and replacements. An employee of this class is required to be available for on-call response to inclement weather conditions that may affect County facilities and operations as well as community emergency response, Red Cross assistance and Emergency Services support during declared state of emergency operations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor allowing for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Does related work as required. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency
• Two (2) years of experience in building maintenance.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Successful clearance of a background check.
• Successful clearance of a Fitness-for-Duty assessment.
• Successful clearance of pre-employment drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Performing basic maintenance such as correcting simple plumbing issues, water remediation and basic installations, repairs and replacements.
• Available for on-call response to inclement weather conditions that may affect County facilities and operations.
• Available for community emergency response, Red Cross assistance and Emergency Services support during declared state of emergency operations.

What This Job Offers

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