Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

Department

FS-Bldg Svcs-HMaint-SouCamp-245410

Career Area

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

08/09/2023

Application Deadline

08/18/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Facility Maint Tech - Bldg Trd - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN06

Working Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Position Number

00035459

Vacancy ID

P017969

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Four days per week, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$36,733 - $49,556

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 300 campus buildings with more than 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, Life Safety Services, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. Housing Support is an effective team of employees providing maintenance and repair services, including a safe and secure environment for the 9000 students living in 37 residence halls and 700 apartments. Trade skills include cabinetmaking, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, electronics, sheet metal, roofing, painting and HVAC. We identify, estimate, plan and complete minor facility renovation projects via our own Housing Support internal shops, Facilities Services Construction Shops, and/or private contractors. We provide year-round, 24-hour customer service to our resident students and Housing staff. Housing Support also conducts all scheduled facility maintenance inspections within its facilities. This unit is the primary point of contact for the residence halls and dispatches the request to the appropriate shop.

Position Summary

Performs general carpentry, minor electrical and general plumbing repairs and has daily contact with Department of Housing and Residential Education and Facilities Services Housing Support staff and has responsibility for doing a great deal of planning to ensure minimal impact on students and staff while performing duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Journey level experience in one major building trade (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) with additional experience in a second building trade. Demonstrated working knowledge of the methods, practices, tools, and materials used in industrial, commercial maintenance and repair. Ability to plan, problem-solve and work safely. Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills with both fellow employees and Housing staff.

Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close.

Valid NC Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Computer experience utilizing Microsoft Office a plus.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time; navigate stairs and climb ladders; work in small tight spaces and bend, stoop, and crawl to complete work. Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; work in stressful conditions and under critical timelines; and work with small hand tools.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Evening work occasionally, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License