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Senior Facilities Maintenance Engineer

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Please include a resume and cover letter as attachments. 

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG193385EP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Senior Facilities Maintenance Engineer
Anticipated Hiring Range $97,000 - $102,879
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department Building Maintenance & Operations
About the Department
The 900+ positions of the Facilities Division service the students and staff of the university’s teaching, research/administrative space, and 2,240 acres of infrastructure. The Facilities Division provides design and building services, maintenance, custodial, landscape, solid waste removal, utility, mail, and motor pool services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The goal is to deliver cost-effective services to the university, ensure completed projects and maintenance that conform to codes and regulations, and minimize university liabilities and disruptions caused by the university’s maintenance, repair and building, and equipment modifications.
Essential Job Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to provide engineering technical support to the design, construction, and operations of facilities on campus. The position utilizes engineering knowledge of design, construction, and operational methods to make decisions regarding approaches to resolving complex building system renovations and ensure efficient operations. This role provides expert technical and engineering knowledge to lead analysis, troubleshooting, and improvements for complex building systems to include HVAC, mechanical, steam, plumbing, life safety, and lab support.
The position works closely with other Facilities Division units and other stakeholders across campus. This position may manage outside designers and may produce in-house schematic drawings.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Include, but not limited to:
  • Facilitate project budgeting and cost estimation
  • Managing outside designers and producing in-house schematic drawings
  • Conduct design reviews of building systems and infrastructure
  • Provide project management oversight and guidance to junior staff, temporary employees and/or interns
  • Develop projects, plans, and scopes of work in compliance with applicable codes and standards
  • Manage the Warranty Program, which involves receiving as-built documents and operation and maintenance manuals, leading quarterly review meetings (including auxiliaries), assigning warranty investigations to staff, and reviewing findings while resolving disputes
  • Oversee the design review portal for reporting renovation or new construction conditions and provide training on new equipment
  • Coordinate and resolve post-construction issues
  • Maintain and document attic stock inventory and all warranty-related information and maintain the cost avoidance list of completed warranty repairs


Work assignments may involve unique factors and be lacking in precedence on which to base decisions and may be technically complex as evidenced by a high number of variables and interrelated considerations. Work is often performed independently requiring professional knowledge of complex and/or detailed technical procedures. Work may require professional licensure or other certifications. Work performed includes exercising judgment and decision-making that directly impacts life, health, safety, and/or the environment.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned. 
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Proficient knowledge of standard design and construction practices.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer and a variety of software for email, word processing, spreadsheets, database & information collection.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Facilities Management of building systems
  • Knowledge of building codes/standards in the state government/university settings
  • Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Software programs
  • Project management, maintenance, and operations activities experience is a plus.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Valid NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required Yes
Commercial Driver's License required No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 05/08/2024
Anticipated Close Date Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a resume and cover letter as attachments. 
Position Details

Position Number 00101770
Position Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.00
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies
Department ID 448901 - Bldg Maint & Oper-Cent Shops
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU website
    • Craigslist
    • Indeed.com
    • Carolina Job Finder/Employment Guide
    • NC Works
    • Dress for Success
    • Technical/Trade School Program
    • Job Fair (Identify Job Fair in question #2 below)
    • Direct Contact from NSCU Representative (identify person in question #2 below)
    • Other
    • Monster.com
    • Other online job board
    • NCSU employee referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Ohter)
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Engineer position.
    • Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in engineering or related field
    • Associate's in engineering or related field and at least 2 years of related experience
    • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal 4 years of related experience. (ex: 1 year towards a related degree and 3 years of experience)
    • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience
    • Did not complete high school but have a combination of education and related experience to equal 8 years. (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience).
    • None of the above
  4. * A valid driver's license (DL) is required and a North Carolina Driver's License (NCDL) must be obtained within 60 days of hire and maintained as a condition of employment. Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to start date, and the ability to obtain a North Carolina Driver's License within 60 days of hire?
    • Yes, I have a valid NCDL and will maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state and will obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • Yes, I have a valid DL from another state but cannot or will not obtain a NCDL within 60 days of hire.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state, but I will obtain a it within 60 days of hire and maintain it as a condition of employment.
    • No, I do not have a valid DL from any state and cannot or will not obtain it.
  5. * In the space below, please describe your professional experience as it relates to this role.

    (Open Ended Question)

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents