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Maintenance Mechanic

Town of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States Posted Aug 25, 2026
On-siteUSD 47,000 - 61,000 / year

About this role

Responsibilities

  • inspecting housing
  • repairing appliances
  • tracking workorders

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license, and 2 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience. Requires trade knowledge and on-call availability

  • Technical tools mentioned

  • Work order system

  • About the Department

  • EARN UP TO A $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

  • ($500 paid at 6 months / $1,000 paid at 1 year)

  • Must be a new Town employee and meet safety and attendance goals at each 6-month interval

  • If you're passionate about fostering inclusive communities where everyone has access to affordable housing and opportunities to thrive, the Town of Chapel Hill is excited to invite you to consider the role of Maintenance Mechanic supporting the Housing and Community Development Department. The Town's Housing and Community Development Department includes four divisions: Public Housing, Affordable Housing, Community Connections, and Administration, which work collaboratively to execute the Town Council's affordable housing and equitable community engagement goals. The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone on the team is empowered to lead and achieve results consistent with the Council's goals and the Department's work plan.

  • This position may close without notice

  • Position Duties

  • Completes safety inspections and preventative maintenance of public housing units

  • Performs general maintenance of public housing units, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and appliance repairs as permissible

  • Uses a work order system to track and prioritize maintenance requests and document completion.

  • Provides notice to residents regarding upcoming work.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Supervision Exercised: None

Physical Demands:

  • The work requires frequent walking, standing, or stooping, and sitting at a desk or table.

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely.

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED

  • Valid NC Driver's License

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a related field OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job

Knowledge of:

  • The operation of a wide range of hand tools and equipment in the electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and plumbing trades
  • Practices in Federal, State, and Local building codes and safety regulations preferred

Ability to:

  • Manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
  • Work independently, as well as effectively as part of a team
  • Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, residents, and other stakeholders
  • Serve on the departmental on-call rotation
  • Work a flexible schedule, including holidays, weekends, and inclement weather, on an as-needed basis
  • Model behaviors that are consis

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