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Harrisburg, Town of (NC)

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Pay: $45,074/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Harrisburg, NC (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$46,058 / year median in North Carolina

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

WHO WE ARE

The Town of Harrisburg is one of the fastest growing communities in North Carolina and considered one of the top ten affluent zip codes in the surrounding region. While growth has been exponential over the past ten years, the Town has been able to maintain its tight-knit community-based mindset and strategically foster a customer excellence mantra where service to our residents and businesses are our #1 priority.

WHAT WE NEED

The Town of Harrisburg currently has an employment opportunity in our Parks and Recreation Department for a Facilities Maintenance Specialist. The Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs a variety of skilled, semi‑skilled and manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and repair of town facilities. Work varies by season but includes performing various landscaping and horticultural tasks, performing building maintenance tasks, mowing grass, marking ball fields, splash pad operations, special event set up and clean up and operating equipment. The employee also performs unskilled to semi-skilled trades repairs. Work subjects the employee to inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through regular project updates, direct observation, citizen comments and quality and quantity of maintenance and repair work.

DESIREABLE CANDIDATE

We are looking for an individual with experience in building and grounds maintenance or closely related fields such as landscaping, horticulture, trades helper or maintenance. Schedule will vary; nights and weekends will be required. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have a valid NC Driver's License. Must also be able to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License and Playground Maintenance Certificate within the timeframe set by the Town.

WHAT WE OFFER

An excellent comprehensive benefits package and a desirable place to work where employees feel appreciated for their contributions. The hiring range is $19.32/hr. - $24.02/hr. and starting pay rate will be dependent on qualifications and prior experience. Eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon hire. Please submit resume, employment application, references and salary requirements at https://www.harrisburgnc.gov/jobs.aspx or email resumes@harrisburgnc.gov .