Senior Maintenance Technician

Salary: $44,286.68 - $52,590.43 Annually
Location : 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026--00059
Department: FACILITIES & FLEET SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate skilled trades work in the maintenance, repair, modification and installation of buildings and facilities, performs skilled maintenance and repair work in electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing and mechanical fields, installs and maintains street signs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor. Assist with other duties as needed or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

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 individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions

• Conducts periodic checks on chiller and boiler to ensure operating efficiency; maintains water levels; makes necessary system repairs.
• Maintains and repairs HVAC units and air compressors, transports generators to various locations.
• Performs periodic preventative maintenance checks on assigned systems.
• Performs carpentry, electrical, mechanical, electronic, and plumbing repair and maintenance work.
• Installs new plumbing systems; repairs and maintains plumbing installations such as commodes, sinks, etc.
• Installs and replaces electrical equipment or wiring, breakers, switches, controls, motors and light sources.
• Repairs and installs street signs.
• Researches and locates parts and materials.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education & Experience
Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the general mechanical and building trades; thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common building materials; general knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the work; skill in the use of tools and equipment; ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in general building trades including carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical, or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina. This position is a safety sensitive position and subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with the Pender County Personnel Policy and Risk Policy.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing and walking and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; 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; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
There are a wide variety of benefits available to eligible Pender County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending account, retirement program, 401(k) program, deferred compensation program, credit union membership and an employee assistance program.

Pender County Benefits Overview can be viewed
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a North Carolina driver license, a valid driver license from another state due to military exemption, or the ability to obtain a North Carolina driver license within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question