STREETS/FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Salary $24,970 - $36,957
Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance and care of Town grounds, buildings, and related Town properties.
This employee performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks involving manual labor requiring the use of hand tools and light and medium equipment operation, including backhoe, street sweeper, etc. Work involves minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry repairs including renovation; roofing, pest control, painting, and other related semi-skilled trades work. The employee also participates in cleaning buildings, asphalt and concrete repair, street sign maintenance, and related tasks. May be subject to OSHA’s final standards on blood borne pathogens when cleaning rest rooms.
Essential Duties and Tasks
Performs minor construction and repair to various buildings and facilities; repairs plumbing fixtures, replaces electrical fixtures and light switches, flooring, roofing, ceiling tiles, etc. Participates in renovation and new construction of buildings including installation of sheet rock, floor coverings, fire stops, installation of plumbing and electrical fixtures. Cleans floors, walls, windows, blinds, lavatories, fixtures, and bathrooms, changes light bulbs and fixtures. Participates in asphalt maintenance and repair, concrete repairs to curb, gutters, sidewalks, and sign maintenance. Participates in cleaning, installing and repairing storm drains, catch basins, and related storm water structures.
Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment. General knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in grounds and building maintenance. Working knowledge of minor trade skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and related skills. Some knowledge of safety precautions applicable to the duties of the class. Ability to identify cleaning needs and resolve with appropriate methods and supplies. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to prepare and maintain simple records of work activities.
Ability to use hand tools. Ability to operate simple machinery and equipment. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Desirable Education and Experience
Graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.