SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Senior Maintenance TechnicianThe purpose of this job is to perform responsible advanced skilled work in the maintenance, repair, modification, installation and construction of County facilities and equipment. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Duties and responsibilities include: Performing a broad range of skilled trades including carpentry, painting, masonry, metal work, tiling and related tasks Participating in the maintenance and repair of buildings, structural components, doors, door frames, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs Identifying problems, determining solutions and/or repair needs and performing necessary work Repairing furniture and bleachers and installing partitions, shelves, doors, windows, floors, ceilings and walls Installing sheetrock and paneling, plaster walls and finishes concrete Updating buildings for new tenants Assisting with providing cost estimates for repairs, installations, maintenance and other trades as helper Completing office moves and/or transport furniture to department offices Ordering and transporting materials and supplies Installing and repairing rain gutters and roofs Removing and hauling trash, moving furniture and equipment Knowledge, skills and abilities required include: General knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools, terminology and safety precautions of building maintenance trades General knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials Skilled in the operation of various tools and equipment used in the trade Ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain records Ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs Ability to rig scaffolds Minimum education and experience requirements include: High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the repair, construction, or maintenance of equipment and/or facilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities Physical demands include: Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis Unavoidable hazards include: Routine and frequent exposure to: Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen: Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions. Extreme noise levels; Animals/wildlife; Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors; Traffic; Moving machinery Special certifications and licenses required: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving record Preferred: Prefer a CDL class B Driver's License Americans with Disabilities Act compliance: Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Background check statement: This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment-related and/or SBI fingerprint-based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.