Housing Shop Advanced Plumber

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$50,751 - $63,439

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Dec 16, 2024

Housing Shop Advanced Plumber

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

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.

Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.

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.

This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool. If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.

Position Information

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	010577
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN10
Classification Title	FM Tech Mechanical Trades - Advanced
Working Title	Housing Shop Advanced Plumber
Salary Range	$50,751 - $63,439
Anticipate Hiring Range	$50,751 - $62,130
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit	FM HVAC Shop
Work Schedule	8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with 'on-call' designation. This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions. This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool. If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.
Primary Purpose of Position	Functions within the FM Maintenance Operations team as a member of the Housing Shop. The primary purposes of this Advanced Plumbing position is to: Provide general repair to residential, and commercial plumbing systems. Repairs to include but are not limited to general repair, new fixture installs, hot water systems and domestic boilers. Respond to repairs from the general work order system for a dispersed work site. The plumbing work orders account for approximately 2000 calls for service per year. Plumbing responds to system malfunctions, and commercial and residential service calls. Performs preventative maintenance inspections and procedures for commercial and residential systems. These inspections are to provide feedback to supervisors and result in the safest and cleanest environments possible for the student and guest populations. Where applicable, assesses any charges for damages to students and guest populations found on these inspections. Performs a leadership role for the Housing Shop's Plumbing team. Shares in the responsibility for compliance with University Safety, State, EPA and OSHA requirements as related to the plumbing functions. Is mandatory personnel with on-call responsibility.
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 four 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	Provide general repair to residential and commercial Plumbing systems. Repairs to include general repair and install of new fixtures, hot water systems and domestic boiler repair. Respond to repairs from the general work order system for a dispersed work site. The Housing Shop Plumbing work orders account for approximately 2000 calls for service per year. Plumbing Services responds to domestic water calls, system malfunctions for both commercial and residential service calls; Performs preventative maintenance inspections and procedures for commercial and residential plumbing systems. These inspections are to provide feedback to supervisors and result in the safest and cleanest environments possible for the student and guest populations. Where applicable, assesses any charges for damages to students and guest populations found on these inspections. Performs a leadership role for the Housing Shop's Plumbing shop. Department responsibility for compliance with University Safety, State, EPA and OSHA requirements as related to the plumbing functions.
Other Work Responsibilities	Function as a lead worker, and be called upon to provide technical assistance and mentor other facility maintenance technicians as needed. Demonstrate a solid knowledge of fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes to maintain compliance with State, Federal and University regulations and standards. Work with minimal supervision or instruction to complete work with a high level of competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices. Record daily activities into order tracking system (Archibus) using a tablet. Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Graduation from a 2-year technical college or equivalent and four years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Master Plumbing License. (preferred). General Contractor's License. (preferred). Previous experience on a University Campus. (preferred). EPA 608 Universal Certification (preferred) Experience in diagnosing and repairing HVAC and Plumbing systems, including belts, hot water systems in residential and commercial settings. Experience and knowledge of relevant building, fire, electrical, and mechanical codes and ability to ensure work meets university, state, federal, EPA, and OSHA standards. Experience handling a high volume of work orders using order tracking software (e.g., Archibus) and a tablet for recording daily activities and work orders along with Google products, and Microsoft Office. Proven experience as a lead worker with the ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to facility maintenance technicians. Experience and skilled in conducting safety-focused preventative maintenance inspections and assessing damages for charges where needed. Experience and ability to lead, provide technical assistance, and mentor other HVAC technicians in the team. Willingness to perform additional duties as assigned to support the full range of campus housing operations. Effective and efficient written and verbal communication skills needed. Strong ability to work independently, professionally, and in line with standard trade practices. Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with co-workers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community.
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. Valid Driver's License.
Work Location	FM Building
Posting date	12/09/2024
Closing date	01/09/2025
Proposed Hire Date	01/20/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report. Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two *current/previous supervisors.* 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. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment). Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. 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. This position is being reopened to attract a larger candidate pool. If you have already applied for this position you do not need to reapply as your application is still valid.*

Posting Specific Questions

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Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
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This posting is for UNC Charlotte permanent employees only. Are you a current UNC Charlotte permanent part-time or full-time employee?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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Do you have any of these certification or Licenses listed below?
- Master Plumbing License
- General Contractor's License
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
- Other relevant trade experiences/license
- None
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Do you have experience with low pressure boilers? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have experience with electrical troubleshooting?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with mixing valves in hydronic loops? If so, please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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