University of North Carolina at Greensboro Hiring for Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman at Greensboro, NC Full Time

Requisition Number:

S2774

Position Number:

998816

Position Classification Title:

Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman

Functional Title:

Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman

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:

Housing and Residence Life provides safe, inclusive, and secure residential communities where a diverse and innovative team of professionals encourage students to pursue academic excellence, personal growth, civic leadership, and responsibility. Efficient and effective programs and services are provided by competently trained and reliable departmental teams in affordable, clean, comfortable, and sound facilities equipped with current technologies. Our diverse residence hall environments promote learning and personal growth through programs that enable students to acknowledge and appreciate diversity through open dialogue, establish a personal sense of interdependence, and prepare them for responsible service as members of the global community. UNCG Housing & Residence Life is committed to following sustainable principals and is rated a Green Office at the 3.0 level.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled manual tasks and duties in support of the project office. This position is required to perform basic repairs including sheetrock, plaster, flooring, acoustical ceiling tiles, cabinetry, etc. using power and hand tools to resolve, patch or replace parts, components, and/or systems within building facilities.

The position is required to read and understand floor plans and construction documents necessary to construct or erect small to moderately complex project managers and/or supervisor.

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.

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:

$40,815 – $42,448

Org #-Department:

Housing and Residence Life – 44502

Work Hours of Position:

8 A.M – 5 P.M., M-F

Number of Months per Year:

12

Job Family:

Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title:

Fac Maint Tech Bldg Tradesman

Open Date:

03/11/2024

Close Date:

03/24/2024

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Perform semi-skilled labor in trades such as carpentry, painting, cabinetry, flooring, etc.

Essential Tasks:

• Plan, organize, control, and direct all aspects of required corrective repairs to sheetrock, plaster, and other substrates for all campus housing.
• Skills to operate and maintain various power and hand tools, painting equipment, etc.
• Ability to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with 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.
• Ability to give recommendations or guidance to resolve issues that arise during projects from past experience.

Key Responsibility:

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

Essential Tasks:

• Establishes and maintains a positive and cooperative working relationship with all members of the campus community.
• Effectively performs in a service environment.
• Observe and report, through the work order system, any and all correspondence related to the requests and/or work order, and 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.
• Must have basic computer knowledge or experience and ability to navigate efficiency through various applications on a smartphone or tablet.
• Has the ability to perform basic computer skills in order to process and communicate through the work order system or email various issues and deficiency noted. Technician should have working experience with smartphones and/or tablets.
• Assist as required and cooperate with all staff, faculty, tradespeople, and custodians in the performance of day today duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibility:

Provide customer service to student and staff

Essential Tasks:

• Respond to various work orders involving wall, ceiling, and flooring repair and paint requests as needed; a working knowledge of general building facilities systems is required including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and carpentry.
• Occasional overtime is required based on the departmental needs – during the summer months (May-Aug).

Key Responsibility:

Provide a safe, secure and comfortable living environment

Essential Tasks:

• Demonstrate 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.
• Should know and understand some basic building codes to ensure projects are constructed accordingly and thus reduces risk for unsafe environment.
• Must exhibit proper safety practices and constructively participates in shop safety programs. Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand or power tools and equipment, chemicals, etc.
• Maintains a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the work place as well as follows established procedures for dealing with such potential hazards.

Key Responsibility:

Assist Project Managers with various projects/tasks throughout the summer months and takes a lead role in construction projects assigned to them

Essential Tasks:

• Assists as needed with various tasks, access, coordination, and inspections of various work completed or products obtained by outside sources.
• Directs temporary employees and/or student workers assigned to assist on a project or task.
• Has the knowledge and ability to read and understand construction plans and documents to layout walls, ceilings, flooring, cabinetry, etc.
• Has a working knowledge of floor plans and simple to moderate construction plans and can proceed forward with them under little to no direction.
• Has limited knowledge of basic building codes and practices to ensure new work is in compliance wit these guidelines and regulation.

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

Competency:

Client/Customer Service

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

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions – F, Hand Movement-Grasping – F, Holding – O, Finger Dexterity – O, Vision-Skilled Trades – F, Reading – O, 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 – O, Talking – F, Standing – F, Sitting – R, Walking – F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. – O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. – O, Lifting-60-90 lbs. – R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. – R, Pushing/Pulling – O, Climbing-Stairs – O, Climbing-Ladders – O, 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 – R, Equipment/Machines – Heights – R, Equipment/Machines – Roofs – R, Equipment/Machines – Ladders – O, Equipment/Machines – Step Stools – O, Equipment/Machines – Scaffolds – O, Night/Dark – R, Extreme noise levels – R, Extreme temperatures – O, Inside – F, Outside – O, Ventilation ConditionsDust – F, 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 – R, Overtime – O