Trades Maintenance Specialist, Sr.

Engineering Services is a department dedicated to providing services to internal and external stakeholders through multiple divisions including Construction Management, Integrated Facility Services, Facilities and Operations, Vehicle Fleet Services, Roadway Design and Construction, and Stormwater. This position is assigned to the Facilities and Operations Division, which is responsible for a diverse number of functions and activities that serves the entire City organization such as day-to-day and preventive operations and maintenance of facilities, customer-based service deliverables, special events and meeting set-ups, emergency response in inclement weather, disasters, or emergencies, and critical equipment management.

The Trades Maintenance Specialist, Sr. is devoted to providing repair, maintenance and equipment operation for maintenance or operational function.  Work may include performing preventive maintenance and repairs to building functions and/or grounds; operating assigned equipment; maintaining cleanliness of work area, tools and equipment; and following safety policies and procedures.

We are looking to employ reliable individuals with knowledge of the basic trades maintenance principals to provide exceptional support for the Facilities and Operations Maintenance program. Must have a strong work ethic with positive orientation and willing to learn and grow to prepare for the potential of future advancement.

• Perform routine maintenance, repair, and replacements in one or many of the construction or maintenance disciplines such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, or masonry

• Receive, prioritizes and schedules maintenance and work requests; determines required tools, equipment and supplies; identifies and requests supplies and inventory

• Respond to customer requests and concerns; troubleshoots, diagnoses and identifies issues; recommends and implements corrective action, repairs and/or equipment replacement to resolve issues

• Inspect equipment, tools, materials, facilities, building systems and/or grounds to ensure functionality and safety; secures and opens facilities/spaces; reports and/or corrects issues to resolve operational deficiencies and/or unsafe conditions. Prepares, organizes and maintains records, logs, reports and documentation; monitors supplies and parts inventory; initiates requests of stock to replenish inventory

• May serve as the lead maintenance mechanic working on complex projects

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and five years of formal trades experience in one or more areas related to assignment (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire  Knowledge of:

• Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others

• Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned trade specialty

• Business math concepts

• Basic project management principles

• Filing and record-keeping principles

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations

• Customer service principles

• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill in:

• Training and coaching staff

• Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed

• Providing specialized trade skills and maintenance in assigned area

• Performing equipment and facility inspections and monitoring safety conditions

• Providing directions to others in order to meet standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Business math computations

• Organizing and maintaining records and files

• Maintaining and updating data and documentation

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards

• Providing customer service

• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction