Maintenance Technician I

Chatham, County of•Pittsboro, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Chatham County team and help keep our facilities safe, efficient, and well-maintained. As a Facilities Maintenance Technician, you'll use your skills in building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance to support County operations and serve the community. If you are a dependable problem-solver who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys a variety of hands-on tasks, we invite you to apply and become part of a team that makes a difference every day. Performs intermediate-skilled trade work by maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing structures in buildings and facilities, and performing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Facilities Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Moderate experience in general building maintenance work or an equivalent combination of education and experience
General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance and repair
General knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with the type of work assigned
Skill in the use of hand and power tools of the trade
Ability to recognize and diagnose problems
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to make decisions within scope of responsibility
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of skilled trades work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and completes and maintains records associated with assigned work orders
Maintains the County's heating and cooling equipment and performs preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment
Performs minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs, repairs and maintains electrical systems and components, and repairs roof leaks and ceilings
Inspects fire alarms, extinguishers, air conditioning filters, motors, belts, etc., and troubleshoots potential problems and conducts repairs when necessary
Prepares surfaces for painting, paints walls, ceilings, doors, windows, cabinets, and equipment, and paints interior and exterior building fixtures
Assists in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment
Assists in the renovation of office spaces and storage, helps set up rooms for meetings, and moves office furniture and equipment as necessary
Prepares maintenance records, logs, and reports
Ensures security of the building after working hours
Inventories and purchases supplies and materials as needed and serves as the contact for contractors
Responds to emergency calls for building repairs as needed
Performs other duties as assigned