Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Facilities Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$53,400.00 - $80,100.00 Annually

Location

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00482

Department

RCC Facility

Opening Date

07/07/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Some nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Hiring Range

$53,400.00 - $66,800.00

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Job Description

In the role of Facilities Maintenance Specialist, you'll ensure the maintenance and operation of our exceptional convention center and amphitheater. This role is devoted to providing excellent repair, maintenance, and emergency response to keep our world-class venues running!

About You:

You're the Ideal Candidate if you:

• Are skilled in performing advanced maintenance, including possible HVAC preventative maintenance and repair, electrical and plumbing
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are skilled in troubleshooting, identifying issues, and implementing appropriate corrective action

About Us:

The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Center (RCPAC) has an amazing team of people who operate four unique venues - Raleigh Convention Center, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Red Hat Amphitheater, and Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek. Our goal is to lead the way for others in our industry and provide exciting events to the City of Raleigh, including concerts, unique conventions, and expos. We strive to create memorable moments for everyone who visits our venues!

Work Hours:

This position will primarily work first shift with some nights, weekends, and holidays required. Shifts will vary depending on event schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Performs advanced maintenance, repairs and testing of HVAC, electrical and/or plumbing equipment and facilities; operates required tools and equipment; performs work in accordance with operational and safety policies and procedures.
• Receives, prioritizes and schedules maintenance and work requests; determines required tools, equipment and supplies; identifies and requests supplies and inventory.
• Responds to customer requests and concerns; troubleshoots, diagnoses and identifies issues; recommends and implements corrective action, repairs and/or equipment replacement to resolve issues.
• Monitors work provided by vendors and contractors; reviews work to ensure it meets specifications, contractual obligations, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Inspects equipment, tools, materials, facilities, building systems and/or grounds to ensure functionality and safety; secures and opens facilities/spaces; reports and/or corrects issues to resolve operational deficiencies and/or unsafe conditions.
• Prepares, organizes and maintains records, logs, reports and documentation; monitors supplies and parts inventory; initiates requests of stock to replenish inventory.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as determined by venue events

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years experience in construction or skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in area of assignment or three years of experience in area of training, with prior instructional or lead worker experience in the subject being taught

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Electrical systems, heating and air-conditioning systems, plumbing, equipment operation, and local building codes
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Skill In:

• Selecting and using the correct hand and power tools
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Organization and critical thinking

Ability To:

• Identify required repairs
• Prioritize work by level of importance
• Multi-task
• Communicate effectively with contractors and supervisors

ADA and Other Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment and street environment (near moving traffic). Employees may occasionally work in or around vehicles, warehouse environment, and shop environment.

Work Exposures:

There is frequent exposure to individuals who are hostile or irate, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn ,). Employees may occasionally interact with extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in construction or skilled maintenance and repair of a variety of building systems including HVAC, electrical and plumbing, or a related field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as determined by venue events?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1 to less than 2 Years
• 2 to less than 3 Years
• 3 to less than 4 Years
• 4 to less than 5 Years
• 5 to less than 6 Years
• 6 or more Years

05

Do you any HVAC experience? If so, please describe.

06

Briefly describe and training or certifications you have that are relevant to Maintenance and Operations.

07

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov