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City of Durham · 1 month ago

Maintenance Specialist - Facilities (Plant Engineering & Maintenance)

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$50K/yr - $57K/yr

4+ years exp

The City of Durham is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their Department of Water Management, responsible for maintaining and repairing City facilities and equipment. The role includes managing Building Management Systems (BMS), performing skilled trades such as plumbing and carpentry, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational policies.

Electrical DistributionNon ProfitSocial

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

Building Management Systems (BMS)Commercial HVAC SystemsFire Alarm/Fire Sprinkler SystemsEPA Certified Universal TechnicianElectrical Testing DevicesAir Flow Testing DevicesGeneral Maintenance ExperienceSafety AwarenessTeamworkProblem Solving

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

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

401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)

State retirement plan

Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire

Dental and life insurance, after one year of service

Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service