Tech preventative maintenance
City of GreensboroAbout the role
Posting number: 05404
Department: Finance
Division: Equipment Services
Job classification: Tech Preventative Maint
Posting type: Open
Categories: Fleet Services, Maintenance, Automotive
Summary
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Use your technical skills to maintain the vehicles and equipment that power essential City services every day.
The City of Greensboro is seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically skilled Preventative Maintenance Technician to join our Equipment Services team. This position is responsible for performing scheduled maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on a diverse fleet of City vehicles, construction equipment, and shop equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and enjoys hands-on problem-solving while working in a collaborative environment that directly supports the City's ability to serve the community.
The City of Greensboro offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Monday thru Friday 7am to 3:30pm
The Equipment Services Division provides critical support to City operations by maintaining and repairing the vehicles, equipment, and machinery used across multiple departments. From fleet vehicles and heavy equipment to specialized tools and small engine equipment, our team ensures employees have dependable resources to deliver exceptional public services every day. We are committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and investing in employee development.
- Perform meaningful work that directly supports essential City services
- Work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, equipment, and advanced diagnostic systems
- Expand your technical knowledge across multiple types of equipment and technologies
- Collaborate with experienced technicians in a team-oriented environment
- Build valuable certifications and specialized skills
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement
- Be part of an organization committed to safety, continuous improvement, and service excellence
About the Role
The Preventative Maintenance Technician performs scheduled maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on City vehicles, construction equipment, small engine equipment, and shop equipment while ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on all types of equipment and maintain accurate records within the Equipment Services Fleet Management Software
- Conduct North Carolina State inspections on vehicles equipped with On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) technology and identify emissions-related malfunctions
- Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical issues on City automobiles, trucks, and gasoline and diesel-powered maintenance and construction equipment
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems, including ignition systems, computers, alternators, and batteries
- Repair and replace components such as wiper blades, filters, belts, lights, and other equipment parts
- Perform daily forklift inspections and maintain inspection logs
- Operate, maintain, and repair shop equipment, including hoists, grinders, welders, compressors, steam cleaners, hydraulic presses, and machine lathes
- Perform on-site and off-site service calls to support operational needs
- Clean and maintain maintenance workshops and service vehicles
- Repair small engine equipment, including chainsaws, weed eaters, trimmers, blowers, and pressure washers
- Follow all departmental safety procedures and established work practices
- This is a Non-Exempt position under FLSA.
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