Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S3146 Position Number 999043 Position Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades Functional Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades Position Type Staff University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, perform skilled "journey-level" work in all assigned responsibilities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of Housing and Residence Life facilities, Academic Buildings, and Administrative Buildings. Duties may include the upkeep, renovation, and general maintenance of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, and other systems; carpentry work, including building walls, hanging doors, and trim work; installation and repair of flooring, acoustical ceiling grids, cabinetry, and drywall; painting; and light furniture repairs.

Must read and understand floor plans and construction documents necessary to construct or erect small- to moderately complex projects with minimal assistance from project managers or supervisors.

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREAS RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Must have a valid NC Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $42,935 - $47,705 Org #-Department Buildings and Trades - 56407 Work Hours of Position 7:30A.M - 4:30 P.M., M-F Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades Open Date 07/10/2026 Close Date 07/24/2026 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Project Renovations and Repair

Essential Tasks

• Uses knowledge, equipment, and tools to perform projects, renovations, and maintenance repairs assigned through work order requests, either independently or as part of a team when necessary.
• Performs all work with great attention to detail and accuracy while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
• Performs carpentry work, including, but not limited to, the construction and renovation of buildings and additions to existing structures; erects and maintains scaffolds, forms, frames, fences, and other structures; alters and repairs doors, floors, partitions, stairways, windows, screens, and other fixtures; and fits and glazes glass in windows and doors.
• Performs light plumbing tasks, including, but not limited to, installing, replacing, altering, maintaining, and repairing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, traps, and faucets.
• Performs light electrical tasks, including, but not limited to, the installation and repair of light fixtures, receptacles, and switches; troubleshoots electrical systems; and performs electrical repairs that do not require a license.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, constructing, maintaining, and repairing concrete structures and surfaces.

Key Responsibility

Customer Service

Essential Tasks

• Performs tasks professionally with courtesy and respect.
• Demonstrates understanding of policies and procedures.

Key Responsibility

Safety

Essential Tasks

• Adheres to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulations while performing assigned duties.
• Properly uses required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safely operates tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Identifies and reports hazards, unsafe conditions, accidents, and near-miss incidents. maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Follows established safety practices for material handling and hazardous substances.
• Participates in required safety training to promote a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and coworkers.

Key Responsibility

Administrative Tasks

Essential Tasks

• Performs administrative duties related to assigned work, including reviewing, updating, and completing work orders in a timely manner.
• Creating work orders as needed; documenting labor, materials, and project status.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Communicating effectively with customers, supervisors, and team members.
• Utilizing applicable software systems to support departmental operations and ensure efficient workflow.

Key Responsibility

Collaboration, Training, and Development

Essential Tasks

• Collaborates effectively with supervisors, team members, contractors, and campus stakeholders to accomplish assigned work and support departmental goals.
• Participates in required training and professional development opportunities to maintain and enhance job-related knowledge, skills, and certifications.
• Shares knowledge and best practices with team members; and remains adaptable to new technologies, procedures, and operational needs.

Competency

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Competency Knowledge-Technical Competency Description

• Perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks and function.
• These tasks and functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems. Provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting facilities maintenance issues and determining their causes.
• Mentor and provide guidance to other technicians.

Competency Level Journey Competency Problem Solving Competency Description

• Identifies facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis, and identifies options for solving those problems.
• Solve unusual facility maintenance problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action.
• Gathers and analyzes/interprets information to better understand the nature of the problem.
• May seek input from subordinates, peers, and/or managers in the decision-making process in order to solve the problem.
• Evaluates options and chooses appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Makes sure that problem is appropriately addressed.

Competency Level Journey Competency Attention to Detail Competency Description

• Ensures all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards.
• Checks and re-checks work prior to, during, and after completion.
• Ensures that all parts of a project/task are completed.
• Uses appropriate record keeping methods.

Competency Level Journey Competency Coordination - Work Competency Description

• Determines project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks.
• Sets objectives and prioritizes activities and tasks, adjusts priorities when appropriate.
• Takes advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently.
• Anticipates obstacles roadblocks and prepares alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment.
• Uses time effectively and does not let distractions interfere with completion of the job/project.

Competency Level Journey Competency Communication Competency Description

• Clarifies the purpose and importance of directives, instructions, and messages; presents information in a clear and concise manner.
• Seeks input, listens, and checks for mutual understanding; asks for and provides clarification as needed.
• Explains purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer

Competency Level Journey Competency Safety and Health Compliance Competency Description

• Identify and resolve potential safety problems and unsafe work practices.
• Demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment.
• Inform supervisor of unusual safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution.
• Determines appropriate protective equipment based on established standards.
• Regularly assesses site and shop operations for safety.

Competency Level Journey Competency Client/Customer Service Competency Description

• Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
• Satisfy individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities.
• Assess or check with customer to ensure solution meets request. .
• Develop effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit's goals.
• Review customer requests and seek clarification as needed.

Competency Level Journey

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - O, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - O, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - F, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - R, Reaching - O Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Location - Trees - R, Location - Air vent - R, Location - Roof - R, Equipment/Machines - Heights - R, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - R, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - O, Night/Dark - R, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - O, Inside - F, Outside - O, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - O, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Use of Respirator - O, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News & Record

• Carolina Peacemaker

• Other Newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal

• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Online Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Other

• • If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No