Maintenance & Ops Coordinator -Electrician

About the role

The Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is seeking an Electrical Maintenance and Operations Coordinator to oversee electrical installations and repairs across the park system. This role involves managing projects, coordinating with vendors, and performing various maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate with contractors and vendors; make decisions on repairs and construction in the park system; and order and schedule delivery of project materials.
• Perform site reviews and coordinate completion; determine labor, equipment, and supplies.
• Complete monthly OSHA safety inspections on truck, equipment, PPE, etc.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators to determine efficiency and effectiveness of building or equipment operations and systems.
• Develop or participate in the development of an annual operations budget for routine and preventative maintenance for facilities and/or equipment.
• Coordinate and write bids, specifications, and awards.
• Read blueprints and/or sketches, and lay out work to be performed.
• Perform brick laying, pipe laying, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, roofing, and other construction tasks.
• Perform field maintenance and service work on equipment operated.
• Assess and plan semi-skilled and/or skilled activities in buildings, grounds, storm water, and equipment operations.
• Operate light/heavy equipment such as excavators, trencher, jetter, loaders, utility vehicles, tractors, mowers, and dump trucks.
• Obtain permits, schedule inspections, and follow all required trade codes for projects.
• May supervise lower level trades staff or serve as a team lead, serve as a lead to community service workers, volunteers, and part-timers.

Requirements

• Minimum of four (4) years of specialized maintenance experience related to assigned area.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One or more of the following licenses related to job: NC Electrical, Class A CDL, and/or licensure in applicable trade.
• General knowledge of applicable computer programs.
• Knowledgeable in operating trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Ability to operate a chainsaw, brush cutter, blowers, sweepers, and other assigned equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License and County Driving Privileges; Depending on area of assignment, may require a Class A or Class B CDL.
• General knowledge of applicable computer programs.
• Knowledgeable in operating trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Skills

• Operating trucks, small tractors, mowers, and similar equipment.
• Filling out daily work sheets and other required forms.
• Operating a chainsaw and brush cutter, blowers, sweepers, and other assigned equipment.
• Performing heavy manual labor, sometimes in adverse weather conditions.

Benefits

Mecklenburg County offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.