Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

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.

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. 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.

Under general supervision, perform skilled "journey-level" work in all assigned responsibilities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of Housing and Residence Life facilities, Academic Buildings, and Administrative Buildings. Duties may include the upkeep, renovation, and general maintenance of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, and other systems; carpentry work, including building walls, hanging doors, and trim work; installation and repair of flooring, acoustical ceiling grids, cabinetry, and drywall; painting; and light furniture repairs.

Must read and understand floor plans and construction documents necessary to construct or erect small- to moderately complex projects with minimal assistance from project managers or supervisors.

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

Must have a valid NC Driver's License.

Five years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.