Maintenance Technician I

Salary: $3,467.00 Monthly
Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number: 21-00238
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Position Description
DEFINITION:

To perform diversified activities related to the maintenance of buildings. Plumbing, HVAC, repair and light construction/carpentry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from Coordinator, Maintenance
• Exercises no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:

• Perform maintenance tasks in sanitation cleanup, monitor and patrol liter in parking decks and around campus facilities, setup (chairs, tables, equipment) and break down special events, window cleaning, replace damage/soil ceiling tiles, replace light bulbs, painting, assist landscaping dept as needed etc.
• Work cooperatively with other departments to achieve and maintain a strong customer service environment.
• Perform duties as assigned to Maintenance Technician I
• To use mature judgement in applying rules and regulations.
• To eliminate any situation which may be hazardous to students, employees, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Important Functions:

• Lift and move heavy objects up to at least 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• (Objects will at times be elevated from floor level to above shoulder.)
• Frequently climb ladders and stairs.
• Bend, crouch and maneuver body in tight, cramped quarters.
• Move quickly from one campus location to another to perform maintenance tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Basic tool, material and terminology used in two or more trades.
• Methods and practices followed in the maintenance of buildings, machines and equipment.
• Fire and safety procedures and practices.
• Familiarity with MSDS of products used in the performance of the job.
• Safety awareness and hazard communication.

Ability To:

• Work Independently.
• Analyze problems and effectively correct them.
• Provide positive, innovative and effective customer service.
• Communicate effectively with management, customers, vendors and staff.
• Exercise initiative and good judgement. Recognize and practice safety precaution in hazardous and industrial situations.
• Occasionally work beyond normal hours, including weekends, and inclement weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

Qualifications
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid NC driver's license with driving record that is within the parameters set by the college (if applicable, otherwise delete)

Minimum Experience :

• General knowledge in each of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping, computer, and a variety of hand and power tools.

Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants :

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.
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