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Athletic Facilities Tech Building Trades

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$36,467 - $39,950
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Oct 04, 2024
Athletic Facilities Tech Building Trades
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.
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 009690
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN04
Classification Title FM Tech Building Trades - Contributing
Working Title Athletic Facilities Tech Building Trades
Salary Range $36,467 - $39,950
Anticipate Hiring Range $36,467 - $39,634
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Athletics
Department Athletics Venues (Adm)
Work Unit Student Activity Ctr and Venue Mgmt
Work Schedule
3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Five days per week.
The selected candidate is eligible for a 10% shift differential based upon assigned work hours.

Variable days off in accordance with event and project schedules. This position will also require working 1st shift hours depending on events and projects needs. Work schedule may be adjusted to accommodate event support or special projects on nights and weekends. This position is designated mandatory staff during adverse weather or emergency events. In the event of an area disaster, the Student Activity Center may be designated an emergency shelter or for emergency operations.
Primary Purpose of Position
Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs on facility and arena equipment, facility structures and facility components as needed. Maintain and service all major arena equipment. Maintain a fully operational shop by inventory control and keeping a clean work area.
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. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties

  • Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on arena equipment and facility components as needed.
  • Provide mechanical and maintenance support for events and daily activities.
  • Follow the Preventative Maintenance Program and complete Work Requests to ensure that components of the facility and equipment are given the maximum life expectancy.
  • Perform mechanical tasks and repairs as needed.
  • Performs routine or repetitive tasks completely and accurately such as painting, replacing door hardware, and lightbulbs, and basic repairs on tables, chairs, and other arena equipment.
  • Follow proper procedures and techniques in the performance of duties to eliminate or reduce to the greatest extent possible any safety hazards.

Other Work Responsibilities

  • Be knowledgeable of the fire panel system and operations.
  • Be able to complete non-routine projects with the assistance/guidance of the maintenance supervisor.
  • Communicating with customers and management about how issues are being resolved.


Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • Two or more years of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with one or more assigned trades, including two years of contributing-level work in at least one building trade; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Two or more years of experience in a Corporate or University environment.
  • Experience in painting, plastering, plumbing, maintenance, and repair.
  • Ability to use and care for mechanical and power hand tools including, but not limited to, saws (hand, band, radial, table, and miter), drills and drill presses, sanders, pipe threaders, paint applicators, ladders, lifts, planes, and routers.
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Office suite, email, mainframe applications).
  • Ability to troubleshoot plumbing systems, as well as use tools necessary to prepare work surfaces for paint and other finishes.
  • Strong organizational skills documented by prior experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Knowledge of symbols and principles involved in plans, blueprints, and drawings.
  • Understands and complies with University Safety, State, and OSHA requirements and reading safety manuals.
  • Ability to develop collaborative relationships.
  • Ability to measure materials or distances.
  • Physical strength is sufficient to perform medium-level tasks up to 50 pounds of bulk weight to a level equal to the height of the applicant's waist.


Certificate or Associate's Degree in the related trades field preferred.
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.
Work Location All Athletic Facilities
Posting date 09/06/2024
Closing date 10/20/2024
Proposed Hire Date 10/28/2024
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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    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



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have experience with preventive maintenance? Is so, please describe your experience and knowledge.

    (Open Ended Question)


  4. *
    Please describe your experience with or technical knowledge of carpentry, paint, sheetrock / wall repairs, and / or general maintenance as it relates to this position.

    (Open Ended Question)


  5. *
    Do you have experience with inspecting electrical, plumbing and ventilation systems? If so, what approaches do you take when doing so as it applies to this position.

    (Open Ended Question)




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Required Documents


Optional Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References

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