Facility Maintenance Technician

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S3145 Position Number 004065 Position Classification Title Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman Functional Title Facility Maintenance Technician 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, this position performs a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and duties in support of general building facilities maintenance. This position is required to perform basic maintenance; using power and hand tools to troubleshoot, repair, replace parts, components, and/or systems within building facilities. This position is required to perform various semi-skilled duties including but not limited to such trades as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.

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 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 Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman Open Date 06/29/2026 Close Date 07/13/2026 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

Provide a safe, secure and comfortable living environment

Essential Tasks

• Demonstrates an understanding of applicable policies and procedures and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
• Accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely.
• Position may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.
• Must exhibit proper safety practices and constructively participates in shop safety programs. Knowledge or proper and safe use of maintenance equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
• Maintains a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as follows established procedures for dealing with such potential hazards.

Key Responsibility

Must demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with co-workers and other departments on campus

Essential Tasks

• Establishes and maintains a positive view and cooperative working relationship with all members of campus community.
• Effectively performs in a service environment.
• Observe and report, through work order system, and all correspondence related to the requests and/or work order, and all defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills and be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely.
• Assist as required and cooperate with all staff, faculty, tradespeople and custodians in the performance of day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
• Identifies problems, determines possible solutions, and actively works to resolve the issues. Accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely.
• Clearly and concisely conveys written information and orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others.

Key Responsibility

Plan, organize, control, and direct all aspects of required corrective and preventative maintenance for all campus housing

Essential Tasks

• Perform semi-skilled labor in trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Operate, repair and maintain various power and hand tools, maintenance equipment, etc.
• Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as diverse groups.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, in writing or electronically.
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to follow through and carry out assignments.
• Problem-solving skills and sound judgement.
• Ability to understand and apply university and departmental policies and procedures.

Key Responsibility

Provide customer services to students and staff

Essential Tasks

• Respond to plumbing and all other facilities requests as needed in a timely manner.
• Have a working knowledge of general building facilities systems is required including but not limited to (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical and carpentry).
• Ability to be in the on-call rotation (after normal hours) as specified by the schedule. Occasional overtime is required based on the department and customer needs, during the summer months (May - Aug) is typically the busiest schedule that requires overtime to prepare buildings for occupancy.

Competency

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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 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 Knowledge Technical Competency Description

• Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. .
• These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems.
• Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause.
• Mentors other technicians

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 Client/Customer Services Competency Description

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

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

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

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 - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Vision-Skilled Trades - O, 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 - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - R, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, 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 - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - O, 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 - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - O, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, 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

• • Other: Please list

(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