Facilities Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

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The Facilities Operations Unit reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for the planning, repair, renovation and maintenance of all NCCU facilities.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform building trades work, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, glazing, welding, metal fabrication, electrical, masonry, roofing, sheet rock finishing, and various other repairs. Complete building renovations involving all the above technical services.

The successful candidate should possess:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

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North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These asks/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.
Duties: Provide emergency unscheduled repairs, reads and interprets work orders to perform maintenance. Use a variety of hand and power tools, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Basic understanding of carpentry, minor maintenance roofing and painting, make minor maintenance and aesthetical changes to electrical and plumbing fixtures.

Identifies facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth
analysis, and identifies options for solving
those problems. Solve 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 problem is appropriately addressed.
Duties: Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.

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.
Duties: Follow work order instructions to completion. Makes general repairs to roof, floors, cabinets, glass and desk with accuracy. Knowledgeable of codes.

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.
Duties:Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities. Understand the process of scheduling task based on the carpentry, roofing and painting.

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.

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 and complies with safety regulations to maintain clean and orderly work areas.

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.

For employment/re-employment, please treat as pay plan GN07 and salary grade 63.
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