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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking Exteriors Technicians I, II, and III to inspect and repair roofing systems and building exteriors. Duties include cleaning, completing work orders, and maintaining time records.
Levels differ in independence and complexity, with higher levels handling scheduling, vendor coordination, and project estimates. All positions require on-call rotations and weekend availability.
Working Title
Department
Department UO Building Systems Maintenance-1004
Requisition Number
Requisition Number S_240573
Posting Open Date
Posting Open Date 06/19/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/18/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska’s economy each year.
Building Systems Maintenance has three levels of Exteriors Technicians, and the level is determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure.
Exteriors Technician I, II, and III : All Exteriors Technicians inspect roofing systems and building exteriors for damage and perform repairs, clean window wells and rooftops of leaves, ice, and other debris, and complete work orders and utilize an electronic timekeeping system daily.
Exteriors Technician II: In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level II will work more independently and be given more complex duties, including installing and repairing metal flashings, build curbs, caulk, and weatherstripping.
Exteriors Technician III : In addition to the duties and responsibilities above, a level III will determine the need for work, schedule and perform tasks, inspect and diagnose information contributing to facility upkeep, perform roof replacements, including verifying measurements, and ordering supplies and equipment needed to perform work, and acquire and perform estimates for projects and maintenance repairs. An Exteriors Technician III will also collaborate with external vendors and manufacturers and provide approval or rejection of contractors’ proposals and installations train, mentor, and verify work of others, contribute to fostering a positive work environment, motivate and encourage staff to improve, and support leadership and contribute to the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.
All levels will be assigned to a rotating on-call schedule and urgent situations occasionally require after-hours work.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Exteriors Technician I, II and III : High school or equivalent experience. Able to lift 50 lbs. Able to work from a ladder and/or aerial equipment. Available by cell phone to assist with campus emergencies and available for regular rotations on the weekend and after-hours on-call schedule. Must have a valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.
Exteriors Technician I: Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions. Thinking and reasoning skills. Good communication skills. Thoroughness and attention to detail. Good time management and organizational skills. Familiar with and able to operate tools and machinery.
Exteriors Technician II: In addition to the minimum qualifications above, a level II must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in roofing and building envelope maintenance or demonstrate equivalent comprehension. The ability to read and follow blueprints, drawings, and manufacturer installation instructions, knowledge, experience, and ability to operate a variety of tools and machinery, and knowledge of and skilled in the processes, procedures, and codes required of the trade are necessary.
Exteriors Technician III : In conjunction with the minimum qualifications above, a level III must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in roofing and building envelope maintenance and 4 or more years of direct experience in roofing, experience of roofing systems, or demonstrates equivalent comprehension. Ability to comprehend and follow complex and technical information. Excellent communication skills and strong time management, documentation, and organizational skills. High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Exteriors Technician I, II and III : Associate degree in a building trade, participation in an apprenticeship program, and/or equivalent experience. Experience with Masonry tuckpointing, exposed, aesthetic, and expansion joint caulking, and/or structural and decorative stone restoration is preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Exteriors Technician I: Experience in roofing and building envelope maintenance.
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary Salary commensurate w/experience
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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Please call Human Resources at 402-472-3101
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