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City of Durham Trades Specialist in Durham, North Carolina
Trades Specialist
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Trades Specialist
Salary
$45,408.00 - $69,920.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04850
Department
Fire
Opening Date
05/09/2024
Closing Date
6/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, 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.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license? (If you have a valid license from a State other than North Carolina, you must be willing and able to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days of hire).
I have a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license.
I have a valid license from another State and I am willing to obtain a valid, unrestricted NC driver's license within 60 days.
I do not have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
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How many years of journey trades experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years related experience
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How many years of additional technical training in the area of assignment do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years
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How many years of equipment operation or technical repair experience in areas related to assignment do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year but less than 3 years
3 years but less than 5 years
5 or more years
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What is your level of experience maintaining and repairing commercial properties including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or related trades work?
No experience
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Advanced level
Expert level
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How many years of experience in making repairs in a commercial building?
No experience
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 4
4 years but less than 7
7 or more years
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