Facilities Management Technician

Franklin County•Louisburg, NC

About The Position

Franklin County is seeking a skilled and dependable technician to maintain safe, functional, and welcoming County facilities. The position performs building, facilities, and equipment maintenance and repairs across electrical, carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and other trade areas. Work may involve different types of buildings or specialized facilities requiring multiple trades. The employee spends at least 75% of the time performing skilled trades tasks at the journey level and is expected to exercise significant independent initiative and advanced trade knowledge. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Management Director or immediate supervisor and reviewed for quality, effectiveness, appearance, and functionality. The role also supports groundskeeping, routine maintenance, custodial coverage when needed, building inspections, emergency response, and after-hours events. The employee must be able to respond to callback or after-hours emergencies and may participate in an on-call schedule. Specialized trade training may be requested.

Requirements

High school diploma supplemented by coursework in varied technical or trade skills and journey- and advanced-level experience in the assigned building trades, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Journey-level knowledge of principles and techniques of the skilled trades required for the position.
Thorough knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trades.
Thorough knowledge of safety regulations, occupational hazards, and related safety precautions.
Skill in the use and care of assigned tools and equipment.
Ability to diagnose and repair problems and plan and organize corrective action.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise independent initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other County employees.
Ability to carry out effective first-level supervision principles with other maintenance workers.
Ability to use a phone, tablet, and computers to respond to emails and work orders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must possess an appropriate valid North Carolina driver's license upon hire.
Complete Defensive Driving, HIPPA, First Aid and CPR, MSDS, Chemical Use, Ladder and Scaffolding, Hand Tools, and Safety and Health training within six months of employment.
Must be able to work callback or after-hours emergencies; may participate in an on-call schedule and work after-hours events as needed.

Nice To Haves

May be asked to obtain a North Carolina Pesticide Applicator license.
May be requested to obtain training in specialized trades such as electrical or HVAC.

Responsibilities

Perform journey-level construction, maintenance, and repair work across multiple trades for County buildings, facilities, and equipment.
Check heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment; monitor filters and temperatures; perform basic HVAC work; and coordinate with contractors as needed.
Maintain surplus property records and coordinate pickup, storage, and distribution of outgoing equipment.
Repair and maintain lighting, fixtures, electrical heating and air-conditioning equipment, switches, outlets, wiring, fuse boxes, timers, and specialized door locks.
Repair, remodel, or replace building structures and offices; perform carpentry; and repair or install walls, cabinets, doors, windows, decks, and office furniture.
Perform plumbing maintenance and repairs, including clearing drains, installing valves, toilets, and urinals, and repairing leaks.
Install Ethernet and computer cables and related equipment.
Prepare, paint, varnish, and stain surfaces; use pressure-washing equipment and solvents; clean painting equipment; and select and purchase painting supplies.
Perform renovation work, including removing and replacing walls, building frames, doors, and windows, and installing sheetrock and finishing joints.
Change and repair electrical motors, controllers, and other electrical equipment.
Assist with routine maintenance, lighting repairs, furniture and equipment moves, contractor coordination, and delivery of voting equipment.
Perform groundskeeping, including trimming shrubs, raking leaves, picking up trash, spreading mulch, removing snow and ice, and operating mowers and weed eaters.
Provide custodial coverage when needed to maintain facility cleanliness.
Conduct building inspections, report issues, make immediate quality repairs when appropriate, and follow up on repairs as scheduling permits.
Assist other departments during natural disasters and help set up shelters during emergencies, including after hours or in inclement weather.
Respond to after-hours emergencies, participate in an on-call schedule as needed, and work after-hours events as needed.
Perform related duties as required.