NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Maintenance Specialist - Facilities (Plant Engineering & Maintenance)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $77K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join the City of Durham's Department of Water Management. This role involves responsible skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and modification of city facilities and equipment, including overseeing Building Management Systems and assisting with various maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Performs and/or assists with coordinating maintenance operations; installs, operates, and/or repairs vehicles, signs, networks, cameras, pumps, pipes, water lines, radio systems, and other devices and equipment at assigned facilities or sites; performs skilled plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, masonry, painting, and welding duties; and/or performs preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment, tools, and small engines
Inspects conditions of equipment, vehicles, signs, networks, cameras, radio systems, devices, and other materials at assigned facilities or sites; sets up work safe zones and detour routes; directs traffic; and addresses safety issues to detect and troubleshoot maintenance-related issues; and ensures compliance with established safety and operational policies and practices
Operates light to heavy equipment, to include backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, front-end loaders, rollers, compactors, camera trucks, and flush trucks
Prepares and maintains reports and records, performs data entry, receives and processes work orders and service requests, and updates work order systems and related databases, to document and facilitate maintenance operations, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Four years of equipment operation, or technical repair experience in areas related to assignment
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license 'or' if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
Must complete job related and/or safety training based on assignment, such as (but not limited to) lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, respirator and emergency evacuation
Must be able to work on equipment on high roofs or off tall ladders/scaffolds
Must be willing to work during all types of weather and participate in ongoing rotational stand-by/recall duty
Preferred
Working knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of building maintenance trades
Extensive knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of building maintenance trades
At least one year of experience in the maintenance/construction field or trade school
Proficient in utilizing hand tools to include power tools like skill saws, drills etc
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, and maintains records
Ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs
Ability to work efficiently in team settings and independently
Knowledge of OSHA and safety precautions
EPA Certified Universal Technician as required by 40CFR or equivalent
Skilled in the operation of various Electrical Testing Devices - Multi-meter, Amp Clamp, etc
Working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) – 1 year minimum experience
Working knowledge of Commercial HVAC Systems – 1 year minimum experience
Working knowledge of Fire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler Systems – 1 year minimum experience
Working knowledge of Commissioning and Test and Balance of HVAC systems and equipment
Skilled in the operation of various Air Flow Testing Devices - Balometer/Capture Hood/ Anemometers
Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications
Benefits
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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