Equipment Maintenance Technician

Salary : $51,063.00 Annually
Location : Property & Facilities Mgmt, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 08574
Department: Property & Facilities Management
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Under immediate supervision, performs difficult skilled and technical work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties
Inspects operation of building systems equipment such as air conditioning and refrigeration units; inspects and services pumps, electrical motors, pressure guages, boilers, compressors, heating and air conditioning equipment; inspects, cleans or replaces bulbs, coils, condensers, rings and bushings, valves, safety controls, couplings, fan belts and related equipment; tests boiler and water treatment operations; gases, oils, greases and cleans equipment; responds to requests for service on equipment failures, power losses, etc., keeps records of work and makes reports.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented by technical training in HVAC and extensive experience in servicing, maintaining and repairing of mechanical and electrical equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment, tools and techniques of mechanical equipment repair; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with equipment maintenance work; skill in the operation of the tools and equipment used in the trade; ability to diagnose mechanical trouble in small machines and mechanical equipment; ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions; ability to work well with others.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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Do you possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question