Great Benefits: Retirement, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance. 401K, 457, Annual and Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays and more!
An employee in this class participates in the maintenance of the City’s facilities, equipment and systems, which includes performing semi-skilled to skilled trades work. Trades work performed includes construction, plumbing, limited electrical and air conditioning and mechanical repair work, painting, plastering, dry wall, and carpentry, requiring basic to journey level skills, but no license is required in any of the trades. Building maintenance tasks include replacing bad plumbing fixtures and pipes and running lines; pressure washing buildings, doors, and windows; patching and painting walls; assisting our electrician replacing fixtures, outlets, lights, ballasts, lights on poles and bulbs, and running new wire; replacing filters on HVAC units and unstopping drains; performing carpentry work to include building steps, cabinets, sheds, decks, and remodeling rooms in buildings and assisting hired contractors with information and materials as needed. Work requires the use of a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, pressure washers and various hand tools. The employee may also be called upon at any time to assist the other crews in the division with asphalt, concrete, storm drainage, grounds maintenance activities or storm cleanup. This position may also be called in after hours as needed. Work requires exposure to inside and outside environments, in extreme cold and hot weather, and hazards in the work including exposures to loud noises, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, and exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils. The employee may also be subject to OSHA standards on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision in conformance with established standards and is periodically evaluated for productivity, efficiency, quality, safety, and adherence to established standards. Must have a NC Driver’s license, Class B CDL license preferred. Starting salary is $37,861. Open until filled.
EOE/ADA. The City of Morganton is striving for inclusive and diverse employee opportunities. We value and strive for a diverse employee population to represent the Citizens that we serve.