Job description
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Multiple positions available.
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Facility Maint Tech-Bldg Trade
Working Title
Maintenance Mechanic
Competency Level
Journey
Dept/School
Housing and Residence Life - 40010
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington houses over 4,500 students in a combination of residence halls, suites, and apartments. It is the mission of the Office of Housing and Residence Life to appropriately challenge residents to develop to their full potential by supporting their educational and personal growth and development. The Housing and Residence Life staff maintain an environment that is conducive to educational excellence by providing academic support, educational opportunities, and challenges for individual residents. Opportunities for students to attain a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences and opportunities for leadership and self-governance roles are integral to the on-campus experience.
College
Housing and Residence Life - 40010 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for a number of areas that directly impact customer satisfaction which include providing clean, comfortable, and safe facilities.
- This position must correctly analyze work demands to adequately maintain our facilities and provide optimum customer service and satisfaction. Failure to correctly provide and analyze these work demands can result in a significant and critical loss of revenue from resident occupancy or conference housing.
- Performs maintenance in approximately 1,259,871 square feet of housing facilities, including residence halls, suites, and apartment complexes.
- Recommends work order requests to Physical Plant for major items of repair in the field of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and lock issues.
- Works with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations to ensure maintenance supplies are stocked to meet the daily needs/requirements.
- Organize and report daily to the supervisor on the condition of facilities and work being done in these facilities.
- Report on the progress of special projects and the number of daily maintenance requests that are being completed.
The condition of our housing facilities strongly impacts occupancy and the financial health of our housing operation. It is essential to have a maintenance/renovation program that includes preventative maintenance, a timely and efficient repair program, a procedure for renovating and updating facilities, and a systematic replacement program for equipment and furnishings. The key to an effective routine maintenance program is trained, attentive maintenance and housekeeping staff who are sensitized to the importance of repairing items immediately and constantly monitoring building conditions. UNCW’s Housing and Residence Life program houses over 4,500 students in a combination of traditional freshmen living spaces as well as upperclassman housing options. In order to facilitate a positive living experience, a variety of staff are necessary to develop an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to quality, service, and productivity in a service-providing environment
- Thorough knowledge of methods used in building maintenance, repair, and renovation
- Knowledge of general maintenance practices and building layouts
- Ability to follow plans and schedules to meet deadlines and to reach desired results
- Must be able to understand departmental policies and procedures when entering residential spaces
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Must be able to collaborate with residence life staff, physical plant staff, housekeeping staff, and outside contractors on related issues and projects
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Must be computer literate and proficient
- Must possess strong customer service skills
- Must have the ability to understand maintenance problems and to plan an appropriate course of action
- Must be an effective listener
Required Certifications or licensure
None.
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
7:30AM - 4:30PM
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number
8176
Job Posting Date
02/24/2023
Posting Close Date
03/12/2023
Number of Openings
Multi-Positions
Special Notes to Applicants
Multiple positions available.
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/27773
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
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