FMT Building Trades Technician 1

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking an FM Tech Building Trades Technician for a full-time position. This role involves performing general maintenance tasks and assisting skilled technicians in various trades. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary range and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Experience in trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including repair and installation.
• Assist advanced technicians and gain hands-on experience.
• Work outdoors and operate lifts as part of job responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 010591

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04

Classification Title

Classification Title FM Tech Building Trades

Working Title

Salary Range

Salary Range $36,467 - $39,950

Anticipate Hiring Range $36,467 - $39,950

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit

Work Schedule

7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as a FM Building Trades Technician with responsibility for performing
general maintenance tasks such as: building envelope reseal, repair, placement, fabrication,
installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components within assigned
buildings at a contributing level.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide career tracks in trades such as caulking, coating, masonry, painting, plastering, and roofing, which encompass tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.
• Apply methods and general procedures of relevant trades and maintenance techniques, while developing proficiency in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the trade.
• Perform tasks including maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components. These tasks require skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety policies and regulations.
• Serve as a helper to advanced and journey-level technicians, assisting them in daily job duties and gaining hands-on experience.
• Work outdoors, often in elevated conditions. Applicants must be comfortable with heights.
• Assist advanced and journey-level technicians with tasks performed from lifts, while learning to operate the lifts as part of the job responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain a drone license as part of the position requirements to assist advanced and journey-level technicians with building and roof inspections

Other Work Responsibilities

• Position is considered to be fully functioning in construction.
• This position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the journey level.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to follow applicable building codes.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.
• Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
• Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with co-workers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community.
• Selected candidate must have capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• This position must be willing to learn how to fly a drone and receive there 107 drone lichens.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license required. The FM Tech Building Trades operates assigned vehicles on and/or off-campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.
• Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
  • Inside Higher Education
  • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
  • Another Website
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Other
• Where did you learn about this posting?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • No
  • Yes
• * Do you have experience in the following: caulking, coating, masonry, painting, plastering, and roofing.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References
Optional Documents

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