What are the responsibilities and job description for the RUP Journey Technician position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Position Number
009518
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08
Classification Title
FM Tech Mechanical Trades - Journey
Working Title
RUP Journey Technician
Salary Range
$42,011 - $57,765
Anticipate Hiring Range
$42,011 - $52,514
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Business Affairs
Department
Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit
FM RUPS
Work Schedule
7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
This positing will fill 2 positions: 009518, 010004
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
This positing will fill 2 positions: 009518, 010004
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
This is a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) at the Journey level. The position is considered to be a fully functioning in a particular trade area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the contributing level. This position may also be given the opportunity to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components in assigned shop.
Minimum Education/Experience
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 and two years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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 and two years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties
- Diagnose and repair mechanical equipment associated with the heating and cooling hydronic system.(piping, pumps, boilers , chillers and cooling towers).
- Perform routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings do no deteriorate.
- Use electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair electrical control circuits.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
- Maintain, repair facility components that require the application of skills in planning, problem solving, and attention to detail, teamwork, communication and adherence to safety.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Act as a Journey level worker and provide assistance with other facility maintenance technicians.
- Work with minimum supervision or instruction, and complete work with competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
- Communicate effectively with customers, and managers, and provide high-quality customer service based on University policy and procedures.
- Record daily activities in an order tracking system (Archibus).
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution preferred in HVAC or Engineering Technology.
- 2-4 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment specializing in chillers/cooling towers.
- 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.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written needed for position.
- Computer skills needed with knowledge and experience with Google Chrome, Microsoft Suite, Google Suite and willingness to learn new programs.
- Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
- 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.
- EPA 608 certification is required.
- Valid Driver’s License required and needed for position.
Work Location
FM - RUPS
Posting date
02/28/2025
Closing date
05/10/2026
Proposed Hire Date
05/25/2025
Contact Information
Danny Schenk
Special Notes to Applicants
This positing will hire for 2 positions: 009518, 010004
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- 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.
Salary : $42,011 - $57,765
