Senior Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $63,000.00 - $94,500.00 Annually Location : Raleigh, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00330 Department: Facilities Maint-Eng Svcs Opening Date: 03/03/2026 Closing Date: 3/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 5:15 pm Hiring Range: $63,000.00 - $78,700.00 Job Description This position performs complex and specialized, skilled general maintenance and repair of building components such as parking decks, elevators, phone lines, fire suppression compression systems, electrical systems etc. Monitors, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains systems. May serve as lead worker assigning work and monitoring work completion. About You: We look forward to candidates that possess great communication skills supplemented with a positive attitude within the trade's 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 serve 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. Performs routine maintenance, repair, and replacements in one or many of the construction or maintenance disciplines such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and/or painting Performs maintenance for generator and automatic transfer switch operations Receives, prioritizes and schedules maintenance and work requests; determines required tools, equipment and supplies; identifies and requests supplies and inventory Responds to customer requests and concerns; troubleshoots, diagnoses and identifies issues; recommends and implements corrective action, repairs and/or equipment replacement to resolve issues Inspects equipment, tools, materials, facilities, building systems and/or grounds to ensure functionality and safety; secures and opens facilities/spaces; reports and/or corrects issues to resolve operational deficiencies and/or unsafe conditions. Prepares, organizes and maintains records, logs, reports and documentation; monitors supplies and parts inventory; initiates requests of stock to replenish inventory Performs electrical system maintenance and repair duties for various locations, and electrical projects throughout all city-wide facilities, police, and fire stations as needed Performs related work as required Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 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: Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Additional Information Knowledge of: Electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, equipment operation, and local building codes Maintenance and repair techniques for building systems and equipment Facilities management principles and practices Modern office practices and procedures include the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications. Fundamentals of generator operations and maintenance techniques. Fundamentals of automatic transfer switches and maintenance techniques. Skill in: Planning, scheduling, and coordinating facility maintenance projects such as renovations, upgrades, or expansions Verbal and written communication Ability to: Follow preventive maintenance schedules Troubleshoot common issues and coordinate repairs with contractors or in-house maintenance staff Oversee projects from conception to completion while ensuring on time completion within budget 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 office or similar indoor environment, outdoor environment, and construction site. Employees may occasionally work in or around street environment (near moving traffic), vehicles, warehouse environment, and shop environment. Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, be exposed to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, loud noises (85+ decibels average over8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). 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 City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: 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. 01 Please select your highest level of education completed. Some high school High school diploma (or GED) Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or other professional degree 02 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? None Less than 1 year 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 to less than 6 years 6 to less than 7 years 7 to less than 8 years 8 to less than 9 years 9 to less than 10 years 10 years or more 03 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position? Yes No 04 If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date. 05 Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire? Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License. I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire. No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10