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Job summary
UNCG in Greensboro seeks a skilled Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades to operate, maintain, repair and upgrade campus electrical systems as directed. You will perform preventive maintenance, document work orders and support in-house renovations while ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards.
Preferred candidates have 5–7 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, an electrical journeyman’s certification, and a valid driver’s license; school maintenance
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency (or demonstrated competency).
- Experience in Industrial Electrical Maintenance preferred (5–7 years).
- Electrical Journeyman certification and School Maintenance Certification are pluses.
Responsibilities
- Preventive maintenance tasks on electrical equipment and systems.
- Electrical installs and in-house renovation/construction support.
- Repair and replacement of motor controls, VFDs, and related components.
- Relamping and lighting maintenance in offices and laboratories.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Requisition Number
Requisition Number S3173
Position Number
Position Number 003813
Position Classification Title
Position Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Functional Title
Position Type
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 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 2,600 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, regulator compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on nearly 300 acres.
Position Summary
This is a skilled position with responsibility to operate, maintain, repair and upgrade as directed the electrical systems on campus. This position also performs hardware and software preventive maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Repair of electrical Systems
- Maintenance of all electrical Equipment
- Construction – In house
Duties and tasks included:
- Repair of Electrical Systems
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records
- Electrical work in support of in-house renovation/construction projects
- Submit labor and materials reports to supervisor
- Ensure sufficient materials are available
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
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
A valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in Industrial Electrical Maintenance.
Electrical Journeyman’s certification
School Maintenance Certification
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:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range $47,263-$52,514
Org #-Department
Org #-Department Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Career Banded Title
Career Banded Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Open Date
Open Date 10/22/2026
Close Date
Close Date 11/12/2026
FTE
FTE 1.000
FLSA
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Salary Grade Equivalency
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Key Responsibility
Preventive Maintenance
- Performs scheduled PM tasks on various electrical equipment and systems.
- Continually evaluates PM tasks and passes recommendations to PM Coordinator
- Periodically surveys buildings to identify equipment not on PM program
- Initiates corrective work orders for major repairs discovered during PM
- Accomplishes corrective work orders in response to trouble calls
- Reviews completed work orders for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Reviews status of work orders with supervisor
- Inspects completed work orders for quality and customer satisfaction
Key Responsibility
Electrical Installs and Construction
- Completes electrical work in support of in-house renovation/construction projects.
- Submits labor and material reports to TMA daily
- Ensures sufcient materials are on-hand for completion of project
- Inspects finished work orders for quality and customer satisfaction
- Coordinates information between craftsmen, contractors, and building occupants for work to take place. Analyzes the extent of interruption to normal use of the area involved for repairs or renovations and estimates each job for minimal to no impact on building occupants.
- Ensures that work is performed according to appropriate codes/guidelines/state standards
Key Responsibility
Repair and replacement of motor controls and VFD’s
- Uses blueprints, schematics, manuals, and other specifications to determine installation or repair procedure
- Ensures that work is performed according to appropriate codes/guidelines/state standards
- Repairs, tests, adjusts, or installs electronic equipment, such as; industrial controls, motors, variable frequency drive systems, motor controls, P.L.C. systems, process control systems and industrial electronics, and circuit boards
- Troubleshooting: conducts sequential tests to locate electronic malfunctions, analyzes the operation of malfunctioning electrical equipment or systems
- Coordinates efforts with other team members to successfully install/maintain equipment
Key Responsibility
Re-lamping
- Relamps offices and laboratories as requested
- Replaces lamps, ballasts, switches, LED fixtures, and operation of lighting control panels
- Maintains inventory of frequently required material
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Competency
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
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
Competency Coordination -Work
Competency Description
- Ability to determine projects/assignments 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 the completion of the job/project.
Competency Level Journey
Competency
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
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
Competency
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
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
ADA Checklist
"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%)
Physical Effort
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - c, Hand Movement-Grasping - c, Holding - c, Finger Dexterity - c, Vision-Skilled Trades - c, Reading - f, Writing - f, Eye-hand coordination - c, Vision-Color Distinction - c, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - c, Vision-Visual inspection - c, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - c, Hearing - c, Talking - c, Standing - f, Sitting - o, Walking - c, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - f, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - o, Pushing/Pulling - f, Climbing-Stairs - c, Climbing-Ladders - c, Bending - f, Squatting - f, Reaching - f
Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - f, Driving - Mower/Forklift - o, Equipment/Machines - Heights - o, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - o, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - c, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - o, Night/Dark - o, Extreme noise levels - r, Inside - c, Outside - c, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - o, Electrical Hazards - c, Overtime - f
- Resume/CV
- List of References
- Cover Letter
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
- UNCGjobsearch Website
- Greensboro News & Record
- Carolina Peacemaker
- Other Newspaper
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Inside Higher Ed
- Other Professional Journal
- NCWorks.gov
- UNC System Job Board
- Other Online Job Board
- Personal Networking
- Other
- * If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here. (Open Ended Question)
- * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
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- * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
- Yes
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