Job title: Trades Specialist
Company: City of Durham
Job description: Be sure to mark your calendar and attend the LOGO Career Expo on June 8th to find your new career with community impact!Position DescriptionWork, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.Workday/Hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.This position is devoted to providing journey electrical, HVAC and emergency power repairs and maintenance. Performs a broad range of specialized and technical repairs requiring advanced knowledge and experience, using independent initiative troubleshoot and diagnose issues. Decision-making includes how and when tasks are carried out within an operational process, limited by the selection of the process and establishment of deadlines and outcomes.Responsible for performing preventative and general maintenance, performing emergency repairs, maintaining records, and coordinating repairs with vendors.Duties/Responsibilities
- Performs preventative and general maintenance on electrical, HVAC, safety, utility, and related systems, equipment, and devices; diagnoses and troubleshoots issues; utilizes computer-controlled and specialized programs, systems, and software; installs repairs, replaces, tests, and/or maintains equipment and systems; monitors contractor operations; and ensures compliance with applicable safety and operational requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Responds to emergency requests and performs emergency repairs; coordinates repairs with vendors and other staff; and identifies and troubleshoots system or equipment malfunctions and issues escalated by lower-level staff.
- Maintains records; gathers information; monitors and tracks supply usage; and obtains price quotes for repairs.
- Performing skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment including troubleshooting fixtures and components; testing for power; replacing lamps and ballasts; replacing and/or installing receptacles and switches; replacing light fixtures; repairing panel boxes; overseeing lift and pump station repairs; assisting with HVAC troubleshooting; repairing wiring; and responding to emergency calls.
- Maintaining the heating, ventilation, and cooling equipment including responding to emergency requests; performing general and preventative maintenance; troubleshooting problems; working with contractors and performing energy management functions.
- May also perform work related to carpentry, concrete or masonry work; painting, sheet-rocking, and electrical wiring.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
- One additional year of technical or vocational training
- Three years of related journey trades experience.
- Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license “or” if you currently have another states driver’s license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
Additional Preferred Skills
- Equipment operation or technical repair experience in areas related to assignment.
- Experience in making repairs in a commercial building.
- Experience maintaining and repairing commercial properties including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or related trades work.
Expected salary: $45408 – 69920 per year
Location: Durham, NC
Job date: Thu, 30 May 2024 07:27:06 GMT
