Job Description

Posting number: 26-06135

Department: Water Management

Job classification: Maintenance Assistant***

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Water Treatment, Water Agency, Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Custodial, Grounds & Landscaping, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Starting Salary: $52,222.00 -$60,432.00

Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

This position will update work order systems and related databases, to document and facilitate maintenance operations, and ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

This position is an essential position and will work during inclement weather events and after hours as needed.

Examples of duties

• Providing janitorial, housekeeping, and custodial functions for multiple City buildings and/or recreation centers.
• Cleaning and maintaining floors; emptying trash; dusting; sanitizing bathrooms; cleaning mirrors and windows; replenishing sanitation items.
• Setting up and breaking down facilities for special events.
• Inspecting equipment and reporting issues.
• Generating work orders; opening and closing facilities; pressure washing surfaces and buildings; cleaning outdoor facilities such as parks; assisting with minor fixture repairs.
• Assisting with painting, repairing, and replacing floors; assisting with mixing and pouring concrete; and assisting with grass cutting and weed eating.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
• One year of maintenance or custodial experience related to assignment.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record is required for Custodial or labor work assignments that include driving between multiple facilities and/or locations to perform work or transfer equipment.