Rockingham County, NC
Maintenance Technician
Rockingham County, NC, Rockingham, North Carolina, United States, 28379
Salary :
$42,414.37 Annually Location :
Rockingham County, NC Job Type:
Full Time Regular Job Number:
01676 Department:
Engineering and Public Utilities Division:
Maintenance Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Summary Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the construction, maintenance and repair of public buildings, grounds, equipment, related facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays Bereavement Community Service Leave Weekends Off (varies by position) Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) Tuition Reimbursement 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions Participates in a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks involving one or more of the trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, and electrical work. Performs electrical tasks; repairs and maintains interior and exterior lighting; installs and replaces electrical fixtures; installs and repairs switches and outlets. Performs carpentry tasks in the repair, remodel, and/or replacement of building structures; hangs, replaces, or repairs walls, cabinets, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, etc.; fabricates or builds parts needed for repairs; handles locks and key issues. Performs plumbing tasks; fixes and repairs water lines and leaks; replaces pneumatic valves and sprinkler heads; cleans out waste lines and drain lines; repairs, maintains and changes plumbing fixtures. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; repairs and maintains boilers; inspects generators to ensure they are working properly. Conducts inspections on fire alarms and exit lights. Operates dump trucks, tractors, back hoe, front end loader, forklift, chainsaw, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities. Performs ground maintenance tasks; mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs, sprays pesticides; removes leaves and debris; cleans parking lots; removes snow and ice; removes downed trees. Assists in preparation of specifications, schedules, and work plans; prepares and maintains maintenance records as required. Tests voting machines to ensure proper functioning; delivers, sets up, and removes voting equipment. Sets up rooms and facilities; moves furniture.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and other trades; general knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to read and write; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in the building trades including maintenance, repair and/or construction work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements May require possession of or ability to obtain specific certifications depending on area of assignment. Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available. Paid Time Off
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes: Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays . Bereavement Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%. Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary. Other Insurance
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have direct deposit. Other Benefits
Annual longevity
payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment
$42,414.37 Annually Location :
Rockingham County, NC Job Type:
Full Time Regular Job Number:
01676 Department:
Engineering and Public Utilities Division:
Maintenance Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous
Summary Rockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the construction, maintenance and repair of public buildings, grounds, equipment, related facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Building/Grounds Maintenance Supervisor. Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Onsite wellness/medical clinic Onsite fitness center Retirement Flexible Spending Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays Bereavement Community Service Leave Weekends Off (varies by position) Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position) Tuition Reimbursement 401-K & 457 Plans with county match up to 1% of base salary
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions Participates in a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks involving one or more of the trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, and electrical work. Performs electrical tasks; repairs and maintains interior and exterior lighting; installs and replaces electrical fixtures; installs and repairs switches and outlets. Performs carpentry tasks in the repair, remodel, and/or replacement of building structures; hangs, replaces, or repairs walls, cabinets, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, etc.; fabricates or builds parts needed for repairs; handles locks and key issues. Performs plumbing tasks; fixes and repairs water lines and leaks; replaces pneumatic valves and sprinkler heads; cleans out waste lines and drain lines; repairs, maintains and changes plumbing fixtures. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units; repairs and maintains boilers; inspects generators to ensure they are working properly. Conducts inspections on fire alarms and exit lights. Operates dump trucks, tractors, back hoe, front end loader, forklift, chainsaw, weed eater, stump grinder, etc. in the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities. Performs ground maintenance tasks; mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs, sprays pesticides; removes leaves and debris; cleans parking lots; removes snow and ice; removes downed trees. Assists in preparation of specifications, schedules, and work plans; prepares and maintains maintenance records as required. Tests voting machines to ensure proper functioning; delivers, sets up, and removes voting equipment. Sets up rooms and facilities; moves furniture.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and other trades; general knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to read and write; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the general public.
Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires sitting and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working in high, precarious places, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic). Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in the building trades including maintenance, repair and/or construction work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements May require possession of or ability to obtain specific certifications depending on area of assignment. Valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is intended to encourage individuals to enter and continue to work full-time in public service jobs. If you have student loans and you are selected for full-time employment with Rockingham County, you may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on your William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan after you have made 120 qualifying payments on those loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers. Click on the link below to see whether you might qualify.
https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
For Full Time employees in a regular position, insurance is available and effective the first day of the following month after having worked for an entire month. The County currently pays 100% of the cost for regular employees working at least 30 hours per week. Dependent coverage is also available. Paid Time Off
This benefit is available to regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Time off includes: Vacation/Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays . Bereavement Local Government Retirement System
All employees in regular full or part time position are required to contribute to the retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%. Supplemental Retirement Plans
NC 401(k)- Employees have the option of making contributions on a pre or post tax basis to a 401(k) and on a pre tax basis to a a 457(b) plan. Contributions will be matched by the county, up to 1% or their annual base salary. Other Insurance
Insurance such as life, short term disability, and cancer care are available to regular employees and can be paid through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit
All employees are required to have direct deposit. Other Benefits
Annual longevity
payment beginning with the 6th full year of full or part time regular employment