General Maintenance Mechanic, Senior

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

About The Position

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives each team member brings to our campus community. As a General Maintenance Mechanic, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the buildings, systems, and infrastructure that support Duke's world-class education, research, and healthcare missions. You'll work alongside skilled professionals in a collaborative environment where your technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and commitment to excellence help create safe, functional, and welcoming spaces for everyone. As a General Maintenance Mechanic, you will apply your broad technical knowledge across multiple trades to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and improve campus facilities and building systems. Your work will directly contribute to the reliability, safety, and efficiency of Duke's physical environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Training and demonstrated knowledge in: OSHA safety standards, Lockout/tagout procedures, Fire safety and portable fire extinguisher use, Hazardous waste awareness, Fall protection practices, Blueprint reading, Microsoft Office applications.
Pool and Spa Certification.
Completion of GMM Level 7 training requirements.
Six years of experience in general facility maintenance, building trades, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of building maintenance principles across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, and mechanical systems.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance-related machinery.
Working knowledge of workplace safety requirements, personal protective equipment (PPE), and emergency response procedures.
Ability to read blueprints, perform basic mathematical calculations, and interpret technical information.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and maintain accurate documentation.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to train, mentor, and provide guidance to others.
Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs across multiple building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, carpentry, masonry, painting, glazing, and pneumatic systems.
Troubleshoot equipment, building components, and facility systems to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, valves, faucets, piping systems, drain-waste-vent systems, and related components.
Maintain and repair electrical systems and components including lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, wiring devices, relays, contractors, circuit breakers, and control circuits.
Service and maintain HVAC equipment, air distribution systems, window units, thermostats, and associated components.
Install, maintain, and repair doors, hardware, locks, panic devices, windows, skylights, weather-stripping, drywall, suspended ceilings, and interior trim.
Complete carpentry, masonry, painting, drywall, and minor construction tasks to support facility operations.
Layout projects, estimate materials, and plan repair activities to ensure efficient completion of work assignments.
Apply coatings, sealants, fillers, mortar, grout, and other materials using appropriate methods and safety standards.
Perform welding and oxyfuel cutting as required to support maintenance activities.
Operate and maintain pools, filtration systems, chemical treatment equipment, and associated mechanical components.
Use diagnostic equipment, electrical testing devices, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
Analyze maintenance systems, shop programs, and operational data to support department objectives.
Complete work orders, preventive maintenance documentation, inventory records, and related reports accurately.
Collaborate with mechanics, trades personnel, supervisors, and other campus partners to complete maintenance projects.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to less experienced team members.
Serve as acting supervisor when assigned, helping coordinate daily operations and work activities.
Support a positive team culture focused on safety, service, reliability, and continuous improvement.