Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing; MEP Planner Scheduler - HVAC

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Planner Scheduler - HVAC

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Requisition Number: S3059

Position Number: 998024

Functional

Title:

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Planner Scheduler - HVAC

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 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.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Facilities Operations provides a wide range of services, including maintenance, operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and project management for a campus of over 100 buildings.

Position Summary

The Planner/Scheduler oversees and enhances the University’s preventive maintenance program, performing administrative and technical work in planning, coordinating, and scheduling maintenance activities across campus facilities. Responsibilities include creating look‑ahead schedules for the Mechanical (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing, and Steam trades and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• 40% – Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Planning
• 25% – Work Coordination & Scheduling
• 15% – Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Support
• 10% – Program Development & Continuous Improvement
• 5% – MRO Stores & Parts Support
• 5% – Stakeholder Communication & Reporting

Handles project management for small projects under $100,000 that are not under the oversight of the State Construction Office.

May also lead or support programs related to sustainable energy practices, asbestos abatement, environmental compliance, refrigerant management, and other key initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in the assigned discipline or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require certification. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Alternate option:
If no applicants meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, management may consider other applicants.

Recruitment Range

$64,000 - $66,000

Position Information

• Work Hours:
  
  7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., M‑F
• Months per Year: 12
• FTE: 1.000
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• Open Date: 12/15/2025
• Close Date: 01/15/2026

Key Responsibilities – Detailed

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Planning

• Develop, schedule, and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Provide technical support for MEP trades.
• Create and maintain preventive maintenance programs and use CMMS to schedule work orders.
• Coordinate schedules with trade shops and supervisors to minimize downtime.
• Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Work Coordination & Scheduling

• Oversee daily scheduling and coordination of maintenance work.
• Review work orders for scope, priority, and resource requirements.
• Build weekly and monthly schedules balancing preventive, corrective, and project work.
• Communicate schedules to supervisors, shop leads, and contractors.

Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Support

• Ensure all work complies with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Conduct inspections and audits to maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and campus safety requirements.
• Support specialized programs such as refrigerant management and asbestos abatement.
• Provide compliance reports to leadership and regulatory bodies.

Program Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives to improve maintenance programs and processes.
• Analyze…