Maintenance Mechanic I (Plumbing) - Pos 297

Maintenance Mechanic I (Plumbing) - Pos 297

Salary

$41,600.00 - $73,176.00 Annually

Location

Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05532

Department

Engineering and Inspections

Division

Building Maintenance

Opening Date

08/31/2026

Closing Date

9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Your Plumbing Skills to Work Where They Make a Difference-Maintaining the Facilities That Serve Greensboro.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $41,600 - $53,806 Full Salary Range: $41,600 - $73,176

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday | 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. OR Tuesday - Friday | 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (4-day work schedule)

Your Skills Keep Our City Moving.

The City of Greensboro is looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic I - Plumbing to join the Building Maintenance Division within the Department of Engineering and Inspections.

This is an opportunity for a plumbing professional who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and taking pride in quality workmanship. You will perform plumbing and mechanical repairs, renovations, installations, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance throughout City facilities.

If you are comfortable working independently, making sound decisions in the field, and using the tools of the plumbing trade, we want your expertise on our team.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At the City of Greensboro, your work directly supports the facilities and services our community depends on.

In this position, you will:

• Perform meaningful work that supports City facilities and public services.
• Work with a variety of plumbing, mechanical, and facility systems.
• Apply your hands-on skills to new installations, repairs, troubleshooting, and renovations.
• Work independently while receiving direction and support from experienced plumbing supervisors and technicians.
• Expand your knowledge across multiple skilled trades and maintenance disciplines.
• Develop valuable experience working with plumbing, sewage, fire sprinkler, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Work alongside a team committed to safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance services.
• Have opportunities to develop your skills and advance within the skilled trades.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Mechanic I - Plumbing, you will perform plumbing and mechanical maintenance and repairs with minimal to no supervision.

Your work will include:

Plumbing Installation & Repair

• Install new plumbing systems from the ground up.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service plumbing and sewage systems throughout City facilities.
• Thread and solder pipe.
• Troubleshoot existing plumbing equipment and systems.
• Operate plumbing hand and power tools, including:
• Drills
• Saws
• Sewer machines
• Electric meters
• Pipe-threading machines
• Gas torches
• Wire and stick welders

Mechanical & Technical Systems

• Use electric meters and understand electrical control systems.
• Operate and maintain solar hot water systems.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs associated with plumbing systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair roll-up doors.
• Maintain fire sprinkler systems.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated book drop systems in City Library facilities.

Safety, Codes & Teamwork

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies and procedures.
• Follow applicable local, state, and national plumbing codes.
• Train and work alongside plumber technicians.
• Make independent decisions while maintaining safe and effective work practices.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on skilled-trades position. The successful candidate must be able to perform physical activities that may include:

• Bending
• Stooping
• Standing
• Walking
• Kneeling
• Climbing ladders
• Pushing and pulling
• Reaching
• Lifting up to 50 pounds

Employees must also maintain a reliable means of contact, such as a home or cellular telephone.

Potential Career Path

Build Your Skills. Advance Your Career.

A career in City skilled trades can provide opportunities to expand your technical expertise and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

• Maintenance Mechanic I - Plumbing
• Plumbing Coordinator
• Plumbing Supervisor / Maintenance Supervisor
• Maintenance Management / Skilled Trades Leadership

Career progression is dependent upon position availability, qualifications, demonstrated performance, and applicable City requirements.

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or higher with 1-3 years of related plumbing experience, which must be clearly indicated on the application.
• "OR" No High School Diploma/GED with 5-7 years of related plumbing experience, which must be clearly indicated on the application.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plumbing Contractors License.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing roll-up doors.
• Experience with computer software, iPads, and/or general office equipment.
• Experience in other maintenance trades or skilled-trades fields (Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry), which must be clearly indicated on the application.

Ready to Lead?

Bring Your Craftsmanship to a Career That Serves the Community.

If youre a hands-on plumbing professional who takes pride in solving problems, maintaining critical systems, and delivering quality work, the City of Greensboro wants you on our team.

Apply today for Maintenance Mechanic I - Plumbing.

01

Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED. All Education/Degrees must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application.

• Not Applicable
• Some High School Education
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• Juris Doctorate

03

How many years of plumbing experience do you possess? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 year experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

04

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your Plumbing experience. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

05

Do you have a Plumbing Contractors License? Certifications and/or License information must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing roll-up doors? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• Yes
• No

07

"Clearly" describe (Company Name, Job Duties, etc.) your experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and/or repairing roll-up doors. • If you have no experience, please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A." • Applications with "See Resume" are considered incomplete and will be given no further consideration. Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. • You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

08

Do you have experience with computer software (i.e. iPads and/or general office equipment)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have any experience in the following building trades? Please select "ALL" that apply.

• Electrical
• HVAC
• Carpentry
• None

10

I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov