| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Salary | $54,201–$81,302 Per Year |
Facilities Maintenance Specialist
Salary
$54,201.00 - $81,302.00 Annually
Location
Raleigh Municipal Building 222 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00708
Department
Facilities Maint-Eng Svcs
Opening Date
09/29/2026
Closing Date
9/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Hiring Range
$54,201.00 - $67,802.00
Job Description
This position performs a variety of preventive maintenance on all building components. Maintains, troubleshoots and performs skilled maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building components. Prioritizes maintenance needs and determines what equipment and tools are needed to complete the job. Performs daily inspections on equipment to ensure safe operating conditions for employees and the public.
About You:
We look forward to candidates that possess great communication skills supplemented with a positive attitude within the trades maintenance field. Having expertise or experience in HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing is a plus but mechanical dexterity and willing to expand one's knowledge is valued.
About Us:
Engineering Services is a department dedicated to providing services to internal and external stakeholders through multiple divisions including Construction Management, Integrated Facility Services, Facilities and Operations, Vehicle Fleet Services, Roadway Design and Construction, and Stormwater. This position is assigned to the Facilities and Operations Division, which is responsible for a diverse number of functions and activities that serves the entire City organization such as day-to-day and preventive operations and maintenance of facilities, customer-based service deliverables, special events and meeting set-ups, emergency response in inclement weather, disasters, or emergencies, and critical equipment management.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Maintains building equipment by performing preventative maintenance such as changing filters, checking temperatures, replacing lights, greasing motors, and various types of cleaning to ensure correct equipment operation
Performs electrical, plumbing and general repairs. Assists contractors by allowing access into buildings and unlocking doors. Monitors work provided by contractors. and communicates any project issues to superintendent
Performs general maintenance such as replacing office/conference room lights, hanging various office items/pictures, installing outlets, and unclogging toilets
Prioritizes maintenance needs and determines what equipment and tools are needed to complete the job
Responds to customer repair requests to identify, troubleshoot, and recommend necessary repairs
Inspects interior and exterior of buildings for safety concerns requiring repair
Completes and prepares maintenance logs and records
Safely operates a City-owned vehicle to travel to various work locations
Performs related work as required
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years experience in construction or skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing, or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licenses or Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge of:
Electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, equipment operation, and local building codes
Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
Skill in:
Selecting and using the correct hand and power tools
Attention to detail
Customer service
Organization and critical thinking
Ability to:
Identify required repairs
Prioritize work by level of importance
Multi-task
Communicate effectively with contractors and supervisors
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor or street environment. Employees may occasionally work in a vehicle, warehouse environment, and shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally interact with, be exposed to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in construction or skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing, or related work?
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov