General Maintenance Mechanic IV*

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 262595

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Date: Oct 16, 2025

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Positional Summary

Perform repairs and preventative maintenance on systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, general A/C, carpentry, and painting.

Key Position Duties

Clean mechanical rooms, pick up and deliver parts. Assist other mechanics as required/directed. Perform other duties related to the work herein. Perform basic calculations and conversions. Perform basic maintenance tasks given by higher-level mechanics and/or supervision. Use hand and power tools associated with the trade. Perform basic maintenance repairs on systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, paint, and glass. Ability to fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance forms. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot buildings and components. Maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and components, including but not limited to faucets, water coolers, urinals, commodes, and automatic flush valves. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of window appliances. Maintenance and repair of electrical components, including but not limited to receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, and lighting ballasts. Perform preventive maintenance and repair of door closures, locks, panic bars, and piano hinges. Maintenance and repair of various woods, materials, fasteners, and adhesives. Maintenance and repair of windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping and locksets. Use electrical test equipment in the maintenance of electrical systems. Maintenance and troubleshooting fuses and circuit breakers. Maintenance and repair of various types of lamps and lighting fixtures. Select and adequately use lubrication in the maintenance of equipment. Mix and apply mortar when required. Apply paints and coatings using brushing and rolling techniques. Maintenance and repair of plastic piping and fittings used in the plumbing trade. Installation and maintenance of various types of doors and hardware. Installation and maintenance of various types of interior trim for windows, doors, floors, and ceilings. Identify and repair common problems associated with concrete. Maintenance and repair of commercial, industrial, and residential wiring. Installation, maintenance, and repair of incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps, including ballasts and components. Installation, maintenance, and repair of grout and other types of reinforcement. Apply sealants and fillers. Identify and correct common problems associated with painting. Analyze/troubleshoot maintenance and repair of copper piping and fittings. Maintenance and repair of various types of plumbing fixtures and faucets.

Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division, and University goals and objectives as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all-encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Education/Training

Work requires a background generally acquired through a high school education with coursework in skilled crafts or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license and knowledge of general OSHA standards. Experience with LOTO and can effectively communicate the proper steps when using LOTO systems. Can demonstrate the ability to read blueprints

Strongly Preferred Experiences:

Work requires four years of experience in general maintenance or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Physical Demands (If needed)

Specific jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Each hiring department will provide additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to complete all positional requirements outlined above with or without reasonable accommodations. For more information, please visit https://hr.duke.edu/policies/ada/

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.