Maintenance/Utilities Technician
Maintenance/Utilities Technician
Performs a variety of duties for the efficient operation of the town water system. Reads, installs, and repairs water meters water meter boxes and service lines. Performs a variety of building maintenance tasks. Performs landscaping and groundskeeping duties around assigned buildings and grounds; including mowing, picks up leaves and yard debris throughout the town weekly. Performs general maintenance tasks at the park including playground equipment, picnic shelter and bathroom facilities; inspects facilities for safety concerns, performs maintenance of municipal streets and rights-of-way. Performs carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repair work to town facilities. Operates and maintains all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as tractors, hand tools and mowing machines. Responds to emergency calls for building repair, street clearing or water system repairs.
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• NC Pesticide license (or ability to obtain licensure) within two (2) years of hire date
• NC C-Well operator license (or ability to obtain licensure) within two (2) years of hire date
• NC B- Distribution system operator license (or ability to obtain licensure) within two (2) years of hire date
• OSHA 10 (or ability to obtain licensure) within two (2) years of hire date
This position is considered essential and may be required to work overtime during severe weather, as well as to be on call for emergencies outside of normal work hours.