SENIOR EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN - 40000162

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

DEPARTMENT:

GENERAL SERVICES

DATE POSTED:            

APRIL 12, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

APRIL 19, 2025

SALARY RANGE:

$47,827.00 - $81,249.00

POSITION NUMBER:            

40000160

JOB TYPE:

FULL-TIME (37.5 HOURS, NONEXEMPT)

 

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

 

This position is responsible for performing advanced maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks, including welding and soldering, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of equipment, machinery, and infrastructure. This role requires expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while also performing structural repairs and metalwork. It also serves as a key resource for complex maintenance projects and provides guidance to junior technicians.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

 

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Remove, change and install filters in air conditioners and heating units.
• Grease bearings, clean coils, replace belts, check batteries and proper functioning of emergency lighting and check fire extinguishers for proper pressure and date tag.
• Perform roof inspections for debris and tears.
• Install radiators, water pumps and oil sending units on generators.
• Clear sidewalks and parking lots, shovel snow, operate snowplow trucks and tractors.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery, industrial equipment, and building components.
• Inspect and maintain facility infrastructure, including doors, floors, roofing, and structural elements.
• Utilize hand and power tools to complete repairs and installations safely and efficiently.
• Perform welding (Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), stick, arc, oxy-fuel cutting, and brazing) to repair or