Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Requisition Number:

S3117

Position Number:

003390

Position Classification Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Functional Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

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 continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. 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 — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit:

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary:

The Facility Maintenance Technician – Building Trades performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring task/functions, including: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and minor HVAC. This position works in collaboration with other Facilities Operations staff in determining solutions to building repairs and upgrades and with the building occupants in determining specific building maintenance requirements.

This is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy. Mandatory employees are expected to report to or remain at work during adverse weather and emergency events and, if deemed necessary, to work a different schedule or shift than normally assigned. This position may also be required to participate in the On-Call and Emergency Callback program as outlined in the Facilities Operations Standard Operating Procedure.

Minimum Qualifications:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; 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:

Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of documented experience in commercial building maintenance in a University setting.
• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Alternate Option:

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.

Special Instructions To Applicants:

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
  
  

Recruitment Range:

$42,935 - $47,705

Org #-Department:

Buildings and Trades - 56407

Work Hours Of Position:

8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., M-F

Number Of Months Per Year:

12

Job Family:

Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Open Date:

04/22/2026

Close Date:

05/22/2026

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Building Corrective Maintenance

Essential Tasks:

• Maintains all building lighting per the manufacturer recommendations.
• Changes bulbs and ballast as needed, including upgrading to electronic ballast.
• Upgrades lighting fixtures to Led bulbs.
• Identifies and replaces defective lights switches and receptacles.
• Updates schedules for building lighting control systems.
• Replaces damaged floor tiles and cove base.
• Replaces stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures.
• Repairs and replaces sensor operated electronic valves including changing batteries.
• Coordinates with other facilities and operations staff and contractors in determining complex maintenance needs and repairs.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor, can include specific task for equipment in assigned buildings.
• Completes work orders per facilities operations SOP.
  
  

Key Responsibility:

Performs Building Preventive Maintenance

Essential Tasks:

• Performs PM task as per manufacturer recommended schedule.
• Continually evaluates PM task and forwards recommendations to PM coordinator.
• Performs weekly PM inspections of all assigned areas.
• Identifies and records any deficiencies found.
  
  

Key Responsibility:

Customer Service

Essential Tasks:

• Talks to building contacts at least once a week to see if they have any building related problems in their areas.
• Develops a good working relationship with contacts.
• Keeps contacts updated on work in progress and scheduled work, including completion dates.
• Checks with contact upon completion of work to see if work was completed to their satisfaction.
• Changes work order status for finished in mobile TMA upon completion of work.
  
  

Key Responsibility:

Safety and Training

Essential Tasks:

• Actively participates in all recommended training including safety, and provides recommendations for any additional training as needed.
• Operates equipment, lifts, ladder, tools and vehicles in safe manner and notifies supervisor of any potential safety issues.
• Uses provided protective equipment (PPE) and requests replacement or additional PPE as required.
• Follows all University and regulatory requirements and practices to ensure a safe working environment.
• Eliminates or greatly reduces the following items in the building EHS reports:
• Ceiling tiles missing or stained.
• Ladders not inspected.
• Improper storage of material in mechanic/electrical/housekeeping areas.
  

Competency:

Knowledge - Technical

Competency Description:

• Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions.
• These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems.
• Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause.
• Mentors other technicians.
  

Competency Level:

Journey

Competency:

Problem Solving

Competency Description:

• Identifies facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis and identifies options for solving those problems. .
• Solves unusual facility maintenance problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action.
• Gathers and analyzes/interprets information to better understand the nature of the problem.
• May seek input from subordinates, peers, and/or managers in the decision-making process in order to solve the problem.
• Evaluates options and chooses appropriate action by considering potential outcomes.
• Makes sure that problems are appropriately addressed.
  
  

Competency:

Attention to Detail

Competency Description:

• Ensures all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards.
• Checks and re-checks work prior to, during, and after completion.
• Ensures that all parts of a project/task are completed.
• Uses appropriate record keeping methods.
  
  

Competency:

Coordination – Work

Competency Description:

• Determines project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks.
• Sets objectives and prioritizes activities and tasks, adjusts priorities when appropriate.
• Takes advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently.
• Anticipates obstacles/roadblocks and prepares alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment.
• Uses time effectively and does not let distractions interfere with completion of the job/project.
  
  

Competency:

Communication

Competency Description:

• Clarifies the purpose and importance of directives, instructions, and messages.
• Presents information in a clear and concise manner.
• Seeks input, listens, and checks for mutual understanding.
• Asks for and provides clarification as needed.
• Explains purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer.
  
  

Competency:

Safety and Health Compliance

Competency Description:

• Identifies and resolves potential safety problems and unsafe work practices.
• Demonstrates to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment.
• Informs supervisor of unusual safety concerns and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Determines appropriate protective equipment based on established standards.
• Regularly assesses site and shop operations for safety.
  
  

Competency:

Client/Customer Service

Competency Description:

• Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests.
• Satisfies individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities.
• Assesses or checks with customer to ensure solution meets request.
• Develops effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit’s goals.
• Reviews customer requests and seeks clarification as needed.
  
  

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - F, Finger Dexterity - F, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - R, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - F, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - O, Reaching - F

Work Environment:

Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Location - Roof - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds, Night/Dark - R, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - O, Inside - O, Outside - O, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - O, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - O, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - O