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Maintenance Technician II (Electrical)

Salary: $38,958.40 - $44,802.16 Annually
Location: Government Center, 201 N. Chestnut Street, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 09072
Department: General Services
Division: Facilities Operations
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
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General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County's Department of General Services has an opening for Maintenance Technician II. This position holds a vital role within the Facilities Operations Electrical/Electronic maintenance team

This position provides essential preventive, corrective and general maintenance as well as preventative maintenance services across 40 Forsyth County facilities. Specific examples of work include, executing high-volume routine tasks including changing light bulbs, replacing ballasts and inspecting outlets, switches and breakers, diagnosing alarm panels. Occasionally, this position may help provide cross functional support to higher level trades and assisting with other trades (Plumbing, HVAC, General Construction) as needed.

Due to the diverse designs and functions of Forsyth County facilities, this position is consistently exposed to unique, creative problem-solving challenges. Working within this collaborative team environment fosters immense professional growth and opportunities for possible advancement in the department.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Maybe required to work afterhours to include a rotating on-call schedule.

Distinguishing Features

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Ability to do a variety of skilled maintenance work.
Considerable knowledge of the materials, tools and methods used in a electrical work.
Working knowledge of one or more additional trades.
Ability to work from plans and specifications.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to oversee the work of others.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Heavy lifting at times, 50-100 lbs. occasionally and up to 20-50 lbs. routinely.
If asked to work in the LEDC, this position will work in close quarters with the inmate population of at times, with close supervision from security staff.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED and at least one year of experience in the relevant building trade (Electrical).
A valid driver's license.
A higher education may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirements.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.

By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Yes I understand and agree
No I do not agree

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

Did not finish High School
High School Diploma or GED
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher

Do you have a minimum of 1 year experience in electrical maintenance?

Please describe where you gained your electrical maintenance experience:

Do you have a degree or certificate in any maintenance trades?

If yes to question 5, please list your current certifications and/or applicable degrees.

Are you afraid of heights?

Would you have any problems working in a secured facility?

Would you have any problems working in a health care facility?

Would you have a problem working around inmates?

Are you willing and able to occasionally work after hours during an on call rotation schedule?

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Employer

Forsyth County (NC)

Address

201 N. Chestnut St.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101

Website

http://www.forsyth.cc

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