Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Requisition Number: S3073 (Position # 998005) •
Position Type: Staff •
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. •
Salary Range: $42,935 – $47,705

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

• Provide a safe, secure, and comfortable living environment.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of applicable policies and procedures and maintains conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
  • Accomplishes tasks and processes accurately and completely.
  • May be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed.
  • Must exhibit proper safety practices and constructively participate in shop safety programs.
  • Knowledge of proper and safe use of maintenance equipment, chemicals, tools, etc.
  • Maintains a functional awareness of typical workplace hazards.
• Must demonstrate capacity to work cooperatively with co‑workers and other departments on campus.
  • Establishes and maintains a positive view and cooperative working relationship with all members of the campus community.
  • Effectively performs in a service environment; observes and reports through the work‑order system.
  • Possesses good oral and written communication skills; can follow oral and written instructions.
  • Assists as required and cooperates with staff, faculty, tradespeople, and custodians.
  • Identifies problems, determines possible solutions, and actively works to resolve issues.
• Plan, organize, control, and direct all aspects of required corrective and preventive maintenance for all campus housing.
  • Performs semi‑skilled labor in trades such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, etc.
  • Operates, repairs, and maintains various power and hand tools.
  • Works individually or in teams; communicates effectively orally, in writing, or electronically.
  • Handles frequently changing priorities and follows through on assignments.
  • Applies problem‑solving skills and sound judgement.
• Provide customer service to students and staff.
  • Responds to plumbing and all other facilities requests; requires working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and carpentry systems.
  • Occasional overtime may be required, especially during the summer months (May – Aug) when buildings prepare for occupancy.
  • Participates in the on‑call rotation after normal hours if required.

High School Diploma or equivalent – OR Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
. Optional guidelines:
Experience in the trade areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.

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.

• Coordination – Work
  • Determines project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks.
  • Sets objectives and prioritizes activities, adjusting priorities when appropriate.
  • Takes advantage of available resources to complete work efficiently.
  • Anticipates obstacles and prepares alternative plans.
  • Uses time effectively, avoiding distractions.
• Problem Solving
  • Identifies maintenance problems requiring in‑depth analysis.
  • Solves unusual problems using journey‑level trades knowledge.
  • Gathers and interprets information to better understand the problem.
  • Seeks input from subordinates, peers, and managers when needed.
  • Evaluates options and selects appropriate action.
• Knowledge – Technical
  • Performs recurring and non‑recurring tasks/functions.
  • Tests, renovates, overhauls, and performs preventive maintenance on standard building systems.
  • Provides…