Locksmith / General Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Department

Job Description

Date Posted
February 16, 2026

Position (555.820)
Locksmith/General Maintenance Technician - Maintenance Department
Permanent, full-time, 12-months / 8 hours per day / benefit eligible

Reports to
Maintenance Director/Maintenance Supervisor

Position Available
March 2, 2026

Salary: FLSA: Non-Exempt
$2,996.27- $4,577.32, plus local supplement

The salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant's years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system is not recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools' pay scale.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Relevant work experience preferred
  
• General knowledge of Locksmithing skills preferred.
  
• Basic electrical, HVAC, including boilers, chiller maintenance, service and operation, plumbing, carpentry and other motor mechanics also preferred.
  
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
  
• Frequent and high climbing.
  
• Must be able to drive/operate a variety of vehicles (dump truck, tractor, lawnmowers, construction equipment, etc.).
  
• Work in extreme temperatures; tolerate dust, chemicals and other substances and environmental conditions associated with maintenance work.
  
• Emotionally mature, able to work cooperatively, cope with stress appropriately and abruptly change tasks in a composed manner.

Duties

• General Locksmithing duties
  
• Basic maintenance and repair work in the areas of HVAC, including boilers, chiller maintenance, service and operation, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
  
• Inspect fire extinguishers
  
• Change HVAC filters
  
• Operate and maintain mowing equipment, tree trimming equipment
  
• Clean gutters and roofs
  
• General labor
  
• Observe all safety rules
  
• Other duties as assigned

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Application Process

All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process.
Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.

Ted Ramsey, Director of Maintenance
Lincoln County Schools
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 704-736-4200

Lincoln County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, handicap, national origin, race, religion or sex.