Use your skills to help us maintain a positive and comfortable learning environment for our students and staff. We offer a robust benefits package, stable schedules and many opportunities to grow.

We have the following positions available:

Master Craftsman Master Craftsman - Energy Management Technical Specialist/Chiller Technician

Start at $37K-$77K annually, depending on experience and position

Multiple levels of positions available

Opportunities for growth

Great benefits

Paid leave

Retirement

Find a place on our maintenance technician team.

Fill out the form below and our recruiter will contact you. You can also search our current openings.

Luis, a Master Craftsman at Wake County.
Luis Master Craftsman, HVAC

This job is very rewarding because you can gain a lot of knowledge in many areas of HVAC. The work is diverse and can be challenging at times, but I'm never doing the same thing and I am always learning something new each day. The team helps each other out and always looks out for one another. We work well together and enjoy the camaraderie.

Johnny, a Craftsman at Wake County.
Johnny Craftsman, HVAC

What I enjoy about our team is that it feels like a true community as opposed to coworkers who are just there trying to make it through the day. As we grow in our individual knowledge and experiences, we also grow together. The best part of my job is the endless amount of knowledge to be gained here. It's an amazing place to work and a good place to grow.

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An HVAC technician working with cables while wearing protective gloves.

What you'll do

  • Perform maintenance and repairs in lighting/electrical, custodial, HVAC and other areas across the Wake County Public School System
  • Manage work assignments and produce and maintain records, work logs and reports
  • Work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends for emergencies
An employee of the HVAC team smiling.

What it takes

  • High school diploma or GED; Associate’s degree or technical school certification preferred
  • Some prior experience in your chosen field
  • Knowledge of OSHA Standards
  • Valid NC motor vehicle operator's license
A Wake County team member working on the job.

What's preferred

  • Type I, II and III chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification (where applicable)
  • Experience with computerized maintenance management software, i.e. MAXIMO
  • Master craftsman and technical specialist positions will require additional years of experience, certifications and licenses