Maintenance Technician

Salary:
$34,709.00 - $56,488.00 Annually
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
New Bern, North Carolina
Company:
City of New Bern
Published on:
Closing:

General Definition of Work

 

Performs minor and intermediate maintenance and repair of city building electrical systems and lighting, also to include street lighting, heating and air conditioning systems and city generators. Also, the care and cleaning of city buildings and does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
 

 

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

 

Typical tasks include: minor and intermediate trouble shooting on electrical circuits and lighting, also diagnosing and repairing intermediate problems with heating and air conditioning systems and city generators.

Cleaning and maintaining buildings and facilities and performing grounds maintenance work; performing preventative maintenance and minor repairs to generators.

(The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

  • Performs monthly on-site inspections and running of generators.
  • Completes a preventative maintenance (PM) sheet on each generator visited monthly.
  • Performs minor repairs to equipment such as replacing various components.
  • Orders and installs parts for minor repairs.
  • Coordinates contract repair work with contractor.
  • Sweeps, mops, and dusts offices and buildings.
  • Washes windows, walls, woodwork, bathroom fixtures.
  • Operates carpet shampooer; vacuums and cleans carpets.
  • Cleans and supplies restrooms; strips and seals floors.
  • Replaces florescent light bulbs and exit sign bulbs; replaces ceiling tiles; changes air conditioning filters.
  • Operates light automotive equipment; picks up and distributes mail.
  • Gathers and disposes of refuse, litter and trash.
  • Loads and unloads cleaning and polishing equipment and materials to be transported by truck.
  • Prepares quantities of cleaning and polishing materials appropriate for use from bulk containers. 
  • Helps set up building and rooms for activities and special events.
  • Keeps street and sidewalks around downtown area free of debris and trash.
  • Performs routine security tours of the building and grounds to which assigned and reports unusual observations to superior; opens and closes facility.
  • Assists with snow removal and ice control.
  • May be required to work outside normal working hours in an emergency or stand-by status.
  • Performs related tasks as required.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Considerable knowledge of internal combustion engine operation with ability to change out minor parts; also semi-skilled electric work inside and outside and also includes heating and air conditioning repairs.  General knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment with ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand oral and written directions; ability to read, write and keep accurate records; physical ability to perform heavy manual work; ability to work independently; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

 

Requirements

 

Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in working on internal combustion engines, electrical circuits and heating and air conditioning equipment.

Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the state of North Carolina.


 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S) APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION WITH THE CITY OF NEW BERN.

 
THE CITY OF NEW BERN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

How To Apply

http://www.newbernnc.gov

Contact Info

Sharon Koprowski
koprowskis@newbernnc.gov
252-639-7571
303 First Street

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