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Posting Title:
Maintenance Technician
Department:
UNT-Facilities-Gen-152000
Job Location:
Denton
Full Time/Part Time:
Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility:
TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information:
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with experience. (Additional pay may be approved for certain licenses and certifications)
Department Summary:
The Maintenance division consists of seven Departments: Custodial Services, Grounds Department, Electrical Maintenance, Utilities Maintenance, Structural Maintenance, Construction Services, and Auxiliary Services. For additional information on the Facilities Maintenance department you may visit our website at: https://facilities.unt.edu/about/maintenance The Facilities Maintenance Department supports the academic, research, housing, and dining facility needs for the University of North Texas while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the University’s physical assets. The Facilities Maintenance team performs routine and preventative maintenance and repairs of the campus buildings and utility infrastructure. Grounds services provides an aesthetically pleasing environment for University faculty, staff, students, and visitors by maintaining all campus turf, landscapes, irrigation system, litter control, solid waste management and recycling. Facilities Maintenance maintains, repairs, constructs, and renovates University facilities and installed systems in accordance with applicable codes and regulations, and in conformance with University policies and standards. The Facilities organization at UNT is a service provider comprised of the following divisions: Facilities Planning Design & Construction (PDC); Facilities Maintenance (FM) and Facilities Support & Services (FSS). We are responsible for the planning, renovation, maintenance and repair of university buildings and facilities, as well as other services playing an essential role to the mission of the University of North Texas. Facilities has over 325 employees who lead the way in caring for and operating over 175 facilities across 960 acres of property. Our goal is to provide world-class support for the University by ensuring safe, reliable, efficient facility and utility operations delivered with outstanding customer service and effective stewardship of resources and the environment. For additional information on Facilities, you may visit our website at: https://facilities.unt.edu/
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for intermediate skilled craftwork that involves general maintenance work. Duties include installation, maintenance, repair, and service of building systems and requires advanced skills in a primary craft and may require limited competency in a secondary craft.
• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and technical tasks in routine maintenance duties.
• Supports faculty and staff members by making needed repairs to offices, building and installing shelves, hanging pictures, moving furniture, etc.
• Makes periodic inspections and does incidental repairs; check functioning of doors; repairs furniture and chairs;
• Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
• Ensures all equipment is working properly; maintains carpet, ceiling tiles, doors and door stops, locks, lights and ballasts, tile, and restrooms for needed repairs.
• Cleans shops, performs inventory of tools and materials in and around shop and maintains tools and equipment.
• Reports needed equipment and supplies in order to maintain proper amounts of inventory to perform jobs in a timely manner.
* This position is considered to be essential personnel, and may require working overtime, which could include nights and weekends as needed.
* May be required to work specific weekend events a few times a year
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience in maintenance/repair or related field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of and skill in use of standard tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance task; knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of general maintenance; knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and working drawings.
• Ability to use basic shop math applications.
• Ability to locate and identify problems in appropriate building system or equipment and to plan and execute necessary repairs.
• Physical ability to perform moderately heavy physical work which includes lifting and crawling, and to remain outdoors in inclement weather.
• Knowledge of appropriate safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
Knowledge of proper use for all hand tools.
Some knowledge of general maintenance and carpentry.
Required License / Registration / Certification:
Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment; ability to drive a vehicle and maintain coverage under University liability insurance policy, if required to drive University vehicles.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Driving University Vehicle:
Yes
Security Sensitive:
This is a security sensitive position
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title:
Maintenance Technician
Physical Requirements:
Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
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Completes work orders in a reasonable time frame. Regularly updates work orders in progress.
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Does periodic inspections and makes incidental repairs on resident rooms to ensure a positive expierence for the occupant.
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Demonstrates good customer service and a professional attitude.
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Cooperates/collaborates with supervisor on daily maintenance tasks and job duties. Asks for support when needed.
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Communicates issues related to daily job duties to supervisor when necessary or required.
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Consistently completes expected duties in a timely manner without constant supervision. Accepts responsibility for own work and follows through on commitments.
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Promotes Facilities’ core values of Service, Integrity, and Excellence by conducting oneself in a manner that is respectful, honest, ethical, and customer focused.
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Committed to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.
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Demonstrates punctuality and follows policies and procedures for absences, time and attendance
Posting Number:
S7024P
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must submit a resume with their online application.
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