Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Our General Services department is looking to fill a full-time position for Maintenance Technician I. Each day in this role offers something different, as the tasks vary daily, so you'll never have the same routine. Team collaboration, strong communication skills, and effective time management are essential to succeed in this position. This is a great entry-level position for individuals with a background in construction or facility maintenance.

If you're unsure whether you meet the requirements, please reach out to one of our recruiters, who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Additionally, Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package, including an 8% contribution to our 401(k), which is a free contribution, not a match. We also have a state pension, to which Buncombe County contributes about 11%, and has a 5-year vesting period. In addition, we have first-in-class health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year, and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service.

Other resources, services, and opportunities for appreciation, engagement, and support:

• No-cost physical therapy
• Employee & Family Health clinic
• Buncombe County University internal training program
• Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Financial resources
• Lunch and learn series
• Financial Fridays – Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management
• Employee Spotlights
• Annual employee service awards
• Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night
• Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave
• 16 hours of Community Service Leave
• 2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for performing limited semi-skilled manual work in the maintenance, operation, and repair of County buildings, equipment, grounds, and facilities.

High school diploma or GED, and one (1) year of experience in the maintenance trades, such as HVAC, electric, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, or painting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be 18 years of age or older.

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

• Maintain, replace, and repair County buildings, facilities, and grounds including, but not limited to, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, welding, and light electrical work.
• Perform general carpentry work as part of construction, remodel, repair or alteration of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens.
• Maintain heating and cooling systems, alarm systems, water systems, and remove/replace doors.
• Review work orders, construction plans, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Apply knowledge of safety procedures when operating tools and working with machinery and moving mechanical parts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, and tools associated with mechanical and maintenance trades.
• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions peculiar to various maintenance trades.
• Ability to understand simple sketches, penciled layouts, and rough plans associated with building maintenance and repair work.
• Some skill in the use of a wide range of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate and comprehend/determine problems.
• Ability to complete work on a timely basis observing all safety rules.
• Ability to exhibit sound judgement and decision making.

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law.

EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.