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Facility Maint Tech Mech

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
  1. Name,
  2. Company Name,
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S2794
Position Number 998560
Position Classification Title Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Functional Title Facility Maint Tech Mech
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 nearly 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 1,100 faculty and 1,700 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 all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. 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
The primary purpose of this position is the responsibility for the daily operation and maintenance of all Dining Services equipment, including HVAC & Refrigeration equipment in a designated area or section of the campus, including the repair, replacement, installation and maintenance of Dining Service equipment. This position has full responsibility for preventive and corrective maintenance in all dining areas of campus. This position works under the guidance and supervision of the Dining Services Maintenance Supervisor.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance – 60%
Refrigeration System Maintenance and repair – 25%
General Building Maintenance – 10%
Safety – 5%

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

This position requires working an emergency call-back rotation and may be called in for emergency response during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Valid NC driver’s license required. 
Universal CFC required.
Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Valid driver’s license required.
Universal CFC
Preferred Qualifications
Three to five years of directly related 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:
  1. Name,
  2. Company Name,
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range $46,681 - $48,548
Org #-Department Facilities Operations - 56404
Work Hours of Position 9:30AM - 6:00PM, Monday - Friday
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades
Career Banded Title Facility Maint Mech Tradesman
Open Date 04/22/2024
Close Date 05/22/2024
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
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
Essential Tasks
  • Performs preventive maintenance tasks on all dining equipment
  • Prepares corrective work orders for major repair/maintenance discovered during pm activities
  • Performs corrective maintenance tasks as assigned by the Dining Services Maintenance Supervisor
  • Submits required reports
  • Has the ability to identify problems with the Dining Services equipment and make repairs when needed or request assistance from Supervisor
Key Responsibility
Refrigeration System Maintenance and Repair
Essential Tasks
  • Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on all refrigeration equipment:
    • Walk-in freezers
    • Constant temperature freezers
    • Reach-in coolers
    • Refrigerators
    • Ice machines
    • Walk-in coolers
    • Analyze system function, malfunctions, troubleshoot and repair as required.
Key Responsibility
General Building Maintenance
Essential Tasks
  • Performs related duties as required, general maintenance repairs and duties in other areas of maintenance such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, locks, housekeeping, etc., and additional duties as assigned.
Key Responsibility
Safety
Essential Tasks
  • Performs all tasks with the proper PPE
  • Performs all tasks knowing the potential hazards
  • Is aware of all surroundings and implications to others

Competency

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Competency Knowledge – Technical
Competency Description
  • Ability to perform 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 mechanical systems. 
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. 
  • Ability to mentor other technicians.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Problem Solving
Competency Description
  • Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis, and identify options for solving those problems. 
  • Ability to solve unusual facility maintenance problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action. 
  • Ability to gather and analyze/interpret 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. 
  • Ability to evaluate options and choose appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Ability to make sure that problem is appropriately addressed.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Attention to Detail
Competency Description
  • Ability to ensure all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards. 
  • Ability to check and re-check work prior to, during, and after completion. 
  • Ability to ensure that all parts of a project/task are completed. 
  • Ability to use appropriate record keeping methods.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Coordination – Work
Competency Description
  • Ability to determine project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks. 
  • Ability to set objectives and prioritize activities and tasks; ability to adjust priorities when appropriate. 
  • Ability to take advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. 
  • Ability to anticipate obstacles/roadblocks and prepare alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment. 
  • Ability to use time effectively and not let distractions interfere with completion of the job/project.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Communication
Competency Description
  • Ability to clarify the purpose and importance of directives, instructions, and messages; ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. 
  • Ability to seek input, listen, and check for mutual understanding; ability to ask for and provide clarification as needed. 
  • Ability to explain purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Safety and Health Compliance
Competency Description
  • Ability to identify and resolve potential safety problems and unsafe work practices. 
  • Ability to demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment. 
  • Ability to inform supervisor of unusual safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution. Ability to determine appropriate protective equipment based on established standards. 
  • Ability to regularly assess site and shop operations for safety.
Competency Level Journey
Competency Client/Customer Service
Competency Description
  • Ability to identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests. 
  • Ability to satisfy individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities. 
  • Ability to assess or check with customer to ensure solution meets request. 
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit’s goals. 
  • Ability to 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 - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Vision-Skilled Trades - F, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - C, Sitting - O, Walking - C, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - F, Reaching - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R
Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Location - Air vent - R, Location - Roof - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - O, Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - R, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - O, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - R, Night/Dark - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Use of Respirator - R

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
  2. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you graduated from high school or received a GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have Universal CFC/EPA Certification?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have three (3) to five (5) years of directly related experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you currently have a valid drivers license?
    • No Response
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

    (Open Ended Question)