Part-Time Maintenance Technician

Part-Time Maintenance Technician

Salary

$16.54 - $24.26 Hourly

Location

Raleigh Convention Center 500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-00620

Department

Temporary

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Varies depending on event scheduling

Hiring Range

$16.54 - $24.26

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Job Description

The part-time Maintenance Technician supports the Maintenance department at the Raleigh Convention Center and Red Hat Amphitheater to ensure our maintenance operations run smoothly and attendees have a memorable experience.

About You:

Do you have a passion for keeping things running smoothly? Are you energized by a fast-paced environment and supporting a convention and entertainment venue? If so, then the Raleigh Convention Center is looking for YOU!

Youre the Ideal Candidate if You Have:

• Experience in general maintenance
• The ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve, keeping calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively interacting with others
• A commitment to safety, adhering to all protocols and procedures
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as determined by venue events

About Us:

The Maintenance Technician at the Raleigh Convention Center is part of a venue that has a significant economic and cultural impact to Raleigh, holding hundreds of prominent convention and entertainment events each year. Join us and make a difference in supporting Raleigh's entertainment and cultural community.

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.

• Maintain and repair the facility, keeping the venue impressive to the public.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure everything runs smoothly, maximizing equipment lifespan and minimizing downtime.
• Respond promptly to customer requests and troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, promoting safety and efficiency.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years experience in routine/minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical or related maintenance work

OR

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

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in general maintenance, with a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• A knack for troubleshooting and problem-solving, keeping calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively interacting with others
• A commitment to safety, adhering to all protocols and procedures
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as determined by venue events

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 office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally work in or around outdoor environment, confined spaces, vehicles, warehouse environments, and shop environments.

Work Exposures:

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

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 routine/minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical or related maintenance work?

• 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

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 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 yeas
• 10 years or more

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

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