Maintenance Specialist Jobs in North Carolina
Maintenance Specialist jobs in North Carolina are concentrated in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Greensboro, where manufacturing plants, large apartment communities, and corporate campuses generate steady demand at every level from entry-level technician to senior facilities lead. Major employers with lasting hiring needs across the state include Duke Energy, Honeywell, and Novant Health, each operating large facilities that require ongoing preventive maintenance, HVAC systems work, and electrical troubleshooting. North Carolina's mix of heavy industrial, healthcare, and residential property sectors keeps demand broad and consistent year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Maintenance Specialist|Greensboro, NC| Now Hiring
Compensation: $30.68-39.88 (per hour) - paid weekly
Available Shift:
- 7am-7pm
- 2-2-3 schedule
- 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
Position Overview: The Senior Maintenance Specialist is responsible for all machine maintenance as needed, including preventative maintenance, repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. Strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills required, electrical skills desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
- Perfroms tool changes and machine setups on production and packaging equipment
- Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
- Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
- Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
- Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
- May assist in the training of other employees.
- Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
- Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
- Be flexible with schedule as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
- Follows all Company established rules and policies.
Qualifcations:
- Ideal candidate MUST have a strong mix of the following technical experience and skill:
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance
- VFDs
- Servo motors
- PLCs
- Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgement, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative.
- HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
- Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively
- 3-5 years technician experience in industrial maintenance; preferred Plastics industry
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Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
Why Choose Us?
Our Sustainability Commitment
Senior Maintenance Specialist|Greensboro, NC| Now Hiring
Compensation: $30.68-39.88 (per hour) - paid weekly
Available Shift:
- 7am-7pm
- 2-2-3 schedule
- 928-668-6539 (928-NOVOLEX)
Position Overview: The Senior Maintenance Specialist is responsible for all machine maintenance as needed, including preventative maintenance, repair of production equipment, utilities, and facilities including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair. Strong manufacturing background with demonstrated mechanical aptitude and process troubleshooting skills required, electrical skills desired.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation equipment.
- Perfroms tool changes and machine setups on production and packaging equipment
- Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment related processing issues.
- Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.
- Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.
- Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.
- May assist in the training of other employees.
- Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.
- Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations
- Be flexible with schedule as needed.
- Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.
- Follows all Company established rules and policies.
Qualifcations:
- Ideal candidate MUST have a strong mix of the following technical experience and skill:
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance
- VFDs
- Servo motors
- PLCs
- Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgement, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, initiative.
- HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associates degree.
- Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively
- 3-5 years technician experience in industrial maintenance; preferred Plastics industry
#INDFGR
What You'll Get From Us
Benefits
Community Engagement
Training and Development
Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact myHRservices@novolex.com.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Chemicals & Materials
- Mining & Natural Resources
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance specialist jobs across North Carolina.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational training in a skilled trade
- Experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems maintenance
- Valid North Carolina driver's license for travel between facilities or job sites
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals accurately
- Familiarity with preventive maintenance software or computerized maintenance management systems
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred by most North Carolina industrial employers
Maintenance Specialist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance specialist in North Carolina?
Most maintenance specialist roles in North Carolina require a high school diploma or GED plus hands-on trade experience, often gained through a vocational program, community college certificate, or apprenticeship. North Carolina community colleges such as Central Piedmont and Guilford Technical offer industrial maintenance and mechatronics programs that employers recognize. Roles involving electrical work may require a North Carolina electrical contractor or limited-license electrician credential issued through the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
Which companies hire maintenance specialists in North Carolina?
North Carolina maintenance specialist roles are posted by Atrium Health, Novolex, and City of Durham, NC and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's concentration of manufacturing, healthcare systems, and large multifamily residential developments keeps employer demand broad and consistent.
Which North Carolina cities have the most maintenance specialist jobs?
Durham, Charlotte, and Raleigh lead North Carolina for maintenance specialist openings. Charlotte and Raleigh drive volume through their dense mix of corporate campuses, apartment complexes, and hospital networks, while Greensboro's manufacturing and logistics base generates consistent industrial maintenance demand that keeps it competitive with larger metros.
Are there remote maintenance specialist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 13% of maintenance specialist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the work is by nature. The portions most suited to remote work include maintenance coordination, work order scheduling, and facilities management oversight roles that don't require being on-site for every repair.
How can I get hired as a maintenance specialist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a maintenance technician helper or facilities assistant role, which large property management companies and manufacturers across North Carolina regularly post for candidates without a full work history. Employers such as large multifamily housing operators and food production facilities in the Piedmont Triad offer on-the-job training programs. Completing a Central Piedmont Community College industrial maintenance certificate or holding an OSHA 10 card gives candidates a measurable edge over other applicants with similar backgrounds.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance specialist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to maintenance specialist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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