Senior Maintenance Technician

SENIOR MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - Join Durham County Government

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GENERAL SERVICES

DECEMBER 8, 2025

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

$43,381.00 - $73,695.00

This posting is subject to close without prior notification.

This position is listed as an essential position, and will have to work in conditions of inclement weather.

This is a repost, all applicants are still being considered.

The 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.

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Performs a broad range of skilled trades including carpentry, painting, masonry, metal work, tiling and related tasks;
• Participates in the maintenance and repair of buildings, structural components, doors, door frames, windows, floors, ceilings, walls, and roofs;
• Identifies problems, determines solutions and/or repair needs and performs necessary work;
• Repairs furniture and bleachers and installs partitions, shelves, doors, windows, floors, ceilings and walls;
• Installs sheetrock and paneling, plaster walls and finishes concrete;
• Updates buildings for new tenants;
• Assists with providing cost estimates for repairs, installations, maintenance and other trades as helper;
• Completes office moves and/or transport furniture to department offices;
• Orders and transports materials and supplies;
• Installs and repairs rain gutters and roofs;
• Removes and hauls trash, moves furniture and equipment;
• Performs related work as assigned.

• 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.

Requires 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.

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.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
• Dusts and pollen:
• Extreme heat and/or cold;
• Wet or humid conditions.
• Animals/wildlife;
• Vibration;
• Fumes and/or noxious odors;
• Traffic;
• Moving machinery

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Prefer a CDL class B Driver’s License.

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.

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.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer