General Trades Technician- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5000
About The Position
Do you have a general trades background and are you looking for a career with excellent benefits including paid vacation days, holiday pay, accrued sick leave, medical benefits, 401K contribution and membership in one of the five best pension plans in the Country, according to S&P Global? If so, the Physical Plant division of Wake County General Services is looking for applicants that are skilled in these areas to fulfill our 1st shift General Trades Technician role and would love to meet you! Key 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 NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conduct About Our Team General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.
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
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in construction management, carpentry or related trades
- Two Years experience in framing, Painting, general building maintenance and construction
- NC General Contractors License
- Knowledge of commercial building roof and building envelope systems
- Ability to read blueprints, work orders and various schematics
- Knowledge of relevant building codes and regulations
- Ability to work cooperatively with other trades staff
- Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to work off ladders and motorized lifts
- Ability to work on roofs and elevated structures
- Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work 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, according to S&P Global
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
