Maintenance Tech I

Part-Time Maintenance Technician

The Part-Time Maintenance Technician performs intermediate skilled trade work in maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping duties to support County facilities, parks, and equipment. This position is responsible for helping maintain safe, functional, and well-maintained buildings, grounds, athletic fields, and mechanical systems. Work includes preventive maintenance, facility repairs, equipment operation, and general grounds maintenance.

Essential Functions

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) equipment.
• Complete assigned work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Assist with office renovations, facility improvements, and furniture relocation projects.
• Support snow and ice removal operations on County parking lots, walkways, and sidewalks.
• Performs storm drainage clean-up.
• Inspect and assist with the maintenance of fire alarm systems and safety equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of motorized equipment and vehicles.
• Operate maintenance equipment including mowers, tractors, dump trucks, and various hand and power tools.
• Install and repair flooring, tile, and other building materials.
• Assist with concrete work, including forming and pouring sidewalks and related structures.
• Install and maintain security-related equipment.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain County athletic fields, including mowing, lining, dragging, and preparing fields for recreational activities.
• Perform landscaping and grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weed eating, trimming, and general upkeep.
• Collect trash and maintain cleanliness of County parks and restroom facilities.
• Respond to facility maintenance needs and perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions associated with type of work assigned.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools of the trade.
• Ability to recognize and diagnose problems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make decisions within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma or its equivalent. Preferred experience consists of general building maintenance, facility operations, grounds maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related skilled trade; and experience operating lawn maintenance equipment, tractors, or other maintenance machinery. Additional Requirements: Valid North Carolina Drivers License Successful completion of SBI background check with required fingerprinting by Sheriff Office. Successful completion Transylvania County standard background check Successful completion drug screening

Benefits

Wellness Center

• The Wellness Center is open M-W-F 8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm and T-TH 8am-12pm.
• The Wellness Center is a partnership between Transylvania County and the City of Brevard.
• County Employees and dependents on the medical plan over the age of 7 may use the Wellness Center for all services at no cost.
• Service is provided by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io to make an appointment.
• Time away from your work location to visit the Wellness Center is not charged to leave.
• Services include routine bloodwork monitoring, allergy injections, monitoring chronic illnesses, manage and authorize prescriptions, coordinate referrals, school physicals and testing for flu, mono and strep.

Payroll & Banking Benefits

1. Electronic Payroll Deposit: County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, totaling 26 pay periods each year. Paychecks are distributed through secure ACH direct deposit, available to all banks and credit unions. Deposits are scheduled so that funds are accessible by Friday morning on each payday. Employees have the option to split their paycheck between two accounts—one with a specified dollar amount and the other receiving the remaining balance.
2. Credit Union: County Employees may be a member of the Civic Federal Credit Union. Local office is in Asheville. Learn more by visiting
3. First Citizens Bank: First Citizens offers special bank packages for County Employees: checking with interest, no minimum balance on savings account, $500 towards closing costs on a First Citizens mortgage, and low introductory APR on balance transfers for various rewards. Learn more by visiting our local office in Brevard, located directly across the street from the County Administration Building.

Retirement

• 401K – Empower Retirement – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.
• 457 – Nationwide Retirement Solutions – Voluntary Employee Contributions, rollovers from prior plans, etc.

Local Discounts- County ID must be presented to receive discount

• Advance Auto Parts – 10% off
• Auto Zone Auto Parts – 10% off
• Brevard Clay – 10% off all Paint Your Own Pottery!
• The Brevard Clothing Company – 20% off all items
• The Clothing Connection – 20% off all items
• Cardinal Cleaners – 15% off all items
• Headwaters Outfitters – 15% off full retail price items (some exclusion apply), group rates for trips down the French Broad River.
• Healthy Harvest Natural Foods – 10% off on dietary supplements only (vitamins, minerals, and herbal)
• Jiffy Lube – 15% off up to $15.00 on everything except tire purchase, Brevard location only
• La Petite Spa & Wellness – 10% off any services that are offered.
• Lilly T's Clothing Company– 20% off all items to County Employees
• Main Street Ltd– 15% off entire purchase
• Pescados's Burritos – 15% off
• Rae & Ivy– 10% off entire purchase
• Subway – 10% off at both Brevard locations
• Tan 360 – 10% off entire purchase
• Workout Anytime - $1 enrollment, $15 month Basic or $25 month Premium