Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to perform daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in UNC parking facilities. You will respond to adverse weather, including snow removal, and help keep parking decks and lots accessible for students, staff and visitors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NC driver’s license, and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot gas-powered cleaning equipment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid NC driver’s license required.
• Experience with gas-powered cleaning equipment and parking systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in UNC parking facilities.
• Respond to adverse weather, including snow removal, to maintain access.
• Maintain parking equipment, lighting systems, cleaning equipment and lot striping.
• Work with campus operations to ensure safe, accessible parking for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Gas-powered equipment

Electro-mechanical PARCS

MS Office

NC Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job-specific software

Parking systems software

Job description

Position Title Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC08 / GN05

Working Title

Working Title Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd

Position Number

Position Number 20011178

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021501

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has approximately 94 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million.

The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Position Summary

Transportation and Parking maintains ten parking decks with approximately 8,200 parking spaces and an additional 14,300 spaces in surface parking lots located throughout campus. This position performs daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in UNC parking facilities to maintain clean and safe access for students, staff, and visitors. This position is required to respond to adverse weather that includes snow removal from parking decks and pedestrian pathways. This position maintains parking equipment, lighting systems, power cleaning equipment and yearly pavement marking and lot striping.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Management Preferences

Ability to troubleshoot and repair gas-powered cleaning equipment, leaf blowers etc. The ability to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical parking equipment ( PARCS ) and parking meter stations. Have basic knowledge using computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite and job specific software. This position must maintain a Valid NC Driver’s License.

Required Licenses/Certifications

This position must maintain a Valid NC Driver’s License.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position reports to duty in adverse weather (Critical Employee Status). Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and move 100 lbs. with or without accommodation, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop and perform overhead work.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Overtime, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical position.
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in any field
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and trade(s) experience to equal 4 years (ex. 1 year of high school and 3 years experience)
  • None of the above