Maintenance Mechanic

Salary: $19.62 - $25.50 Hourly
Location : Jacksonville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: Summer 26 4260-00251
Department: Asset & Facility Management (AFM)
Opening Date: 09/25/2026


Job Description


Performs intermediate semiskilled work regularly maintaining county assets and facilities, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Operations Division Manager.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists with preventive maintenance on the HVAC Control System
• Assists with routine plumbing, which includes repair and replacement of drains, wastes and vents piping; repairs and replaces of potable water distribution lines; repairs and replaces fixtures.
• Assists with routine electrical repair; installs and repairs light fixtures, wiring, boxes, conduit, switches and receptacles; trouble shoot circuit problems; install wiring; repair tools and related equipment.
• Assists with carpentry duties; demolishing structures, renovating rooms, office spaces and buildings; building custom cabinets, counters, benches, book cases, shelving, computer stands, work stations and miscellaneous wood related projects; repairing broken furniture; assembling new furniture; maintaining a woodworking shop; drawing rough drawings/blueprint plans for projects.
• Assists with Performing general maintenance and repair for all county buildings, facilities and grounds; move offices from one location to another; perform glass work, floor covering replacements and concrete work.
• Paints interiors and exteriors of buildings and facilities; install drywall; stain and finish woodwork.
• Assembles furniture and related assets.
• Performs locksmithing, glass work, flooring installations, and painting as directed or assigned.
• Assist with the maintenance, repair and installation of various types of mechanical equipment such as heat pumps, window units, boilers, gas burners, air vents, exhaust fans, air compressors, etc.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Qualifications


Basic knowledge of the technical aspects of carpentry, assembly, mechanical, electrical and painting; thorough knowledge of the use of tools and equipment; thorough understanding of the functions of each of the assets and facilities; ability to diagnose problems without delay; ability to read and understand technical plans, instructions and overall direction; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and ability to carry out work assignments as directed.
Physical Requirements:
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions, frequently requires climbing or balancing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and occasionally requires sitting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts and frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather),
exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Education, Experience, and Special Requirements


High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in semi-skilled building trades, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preference given to candidates with experience in basic maintenance and operation of HVAC control systems and other building mechanical systems associated with the HVAC system.

Special Requirements:
Valid Driver's License

Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
Regular Onslow County employees have the ability to participate in a wide array of employee benefits including:

Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by Cigna and covers a wide variety of healthcare services.


Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is provided by Delta Dental to full-time employees and covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children and adults.

Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is provided by MetLife to full-time employees and covers a variety of materials (contacts and glasses frames/lenses) and an annual eye exam.

North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.

NC401k
The County contributes 1% of employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 4%.

Vacation Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 13.5 days of vacation leave per year. With each 5-year increment of employment, vacation accrual increases.


Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave per year.


Paid Holidays
County employees receive paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners approves and may adjust the schedule as deemed necessary.

ComPsych Mental Health Services
The County provides Mental Health and Life Services through ComPsych to help employees and their families with personal, family and job-related problems such as counseling, crisis support, work-life resources, legal and financial consultations, and organizational support tools.

Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits such as Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan, and MetLife Supplemental Plans.

For more information, please visit and click on the Benefits tab.
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


How many years of experience do you possess in basic maintenance and operation of HVAC control systems and other building mechanical systems associated with the HVAC system.?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 2 years
• 2 years to 5 years
• 5 or more years

03


How many years of experience do you possess in basic knowledge of the technical aspects of carpentry, assembly, mechanical, electrical and painting?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to 2 years
• 2 years to 5 years
• More than 5 years

04


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05


Based on your review of the position requirements, are you able to perform the position duties with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

Required Question