General Trades Technician- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5000
About The Position
The Physical Plant division of Wake County General Services is looking for applicants that are skilled in general trades to fulfill our 1st shift General Trades Technician role. This position involves repairing, replacing, upgrading, and maintaining Wake County Facility fixtures and finishes. The role also includes planning and organizing work or requests for services, such as building maintenance, renovation projects, and project proposal work. Responsibilities extend to inventorying supplies, monitoring equipment operations and usage, determining equipment and supplies for fabrication or repair, and coordinating work orders. The technician will supervise work projects and planning, inspect sites for compliance and completion, conduct system audits, prepare reports, manage programs, evaluate processes and programs, and recommend procedure changes. Additionally, the role involves scheduling and implementing repairs, supervising contractors, responding to emergencies and natural disasters, and participating in the Physical Plant Safety Committee to maintain a safe working environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in general trades maintenance
- A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record required.
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Nice To Haves
- Experience with custom design, build and installation of commercial/residential millwork, cabinetry, countertops, displays, and custom woodwork
- Three plus years of experience in commercial/residential millwork design, fabrication and installation
- Experience in lamination/solid surface fabrication and installation
- Knowledge of commercial building roof and building envelope systems
- Experience reading blueprints, work orders, and various schematics
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
- Works cooperatively with other trades staff
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Experience working from ladders and motorized lifts
- Experience working on roofs and elevated structures
- Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Works effectively with limited supervision
- Effective time management skills
Responsibilities
- Repair, replace, upgrade, and maintain Wake County Facility fixtures and finishes.
- Plan and organize work or requests for services which could include building maintenance, renovation projects, and project proposal work
- Inventory supplies and monitor equipment operations and usage
- Determine equipment and supplies to be used in fabrication or repair
- Coordinate work orders and supervise work projects and planning as well as inspect sites for compliance and completion
- Conduct system audits, prepare reports and manage programs
- Evaluate processes and programs and recommend procedure changes
- Schedule and implement repairs and supervise contractors
- Respond to emergencies and natural disasters
- Participate in the Physical Plant Safety Committee and work with the Safety Officer to maintain a safe working environment
Benefits
- paid vacation days
- holiday pay
- accrued sick leave
- medical benefits
- 401K contribution
- membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
