Job Details
Salary: $37,648.97 Annually
Location : 876 Skyland DriveSylva, NC
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 20240105
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Date: 7/12/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Overview
This position repairs and maintains county owned properties and facilities. Grade 20
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs plumbing repairs and new installations.
- Performs electrical repairs.
- Maintains and repairs heating and air conditioning equipment and monitors all systems on computers.
- Performs carpentry work, such as remodeling and building cabinets.
- Installs and resets state road signs.
- Directs and oversees safety of the crew in absence of crew leader.
- Assists Emergency Management with logistics during and inclement weather or emergency situations.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned
Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent; five (5) years directly related experience; or Associate's degree and two (2) years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of standard carpentry construction, maintenance, and repair procedures.
- Knowledge safe working practices.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.??
- Knowledge of general building and mechanical maintenance, service and repair.??
- Knowledge of HVAC repair service and maintenance.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in the use and care of hand and machine tools employed in repair and adjustment work.?
- Skill in various types of repair work including plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and mechanical.?
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.?
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.?
- Ability to work independently.?
- Ability to make timely and sound decisions.?
- Ability to adhere to all established safety standards and ensure such standards are not violated.?
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.
Statement of Equal Employment OpportunityJackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings. A full overview of benefits is available at