Facility Maint Tech Mech

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S2778 Position Number 003860 Position Classification Title Facility Maint Mech Tradesman Functional Title Facility Maint Tech Mech Position Type Staff University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 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 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. 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.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is the maintenance and repairs of campus fire suppression systems. Included in this is the repair of water-based sprinkler systems and planned and preventive maintenance of existing water-based systems. This position reports to the Electrical Supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance of fire protection support equipment, such as, but not limited to, fire pump motors and/or controllers, jockey pump motors and/or controllers, and dry pipe systems, including sprinkler (wet and dry), pre-action and deluge systems, standpipes and assists with the monthly inspection of fire extinguishers, as well as other routine maintenance as assigned.

This position is mandatory as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Sprinkler Maintenance License by the NC State Board of Examiners will be required to gain certification within 2-years post employment. Individuals not holding a Limited Fire Sprinkler Inspection Technician License by the NC State Board of Examiners for inspection and testing of water-based systems will be required to gain certification within 2-years post employment.

Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Five to seven years experience in Fire Sprinkler Maintenance. Experience in Fire Suppression Systems. Experience in conducting Fire Suppression System operational testing, inspections, and commissioning. Experience in prioritizing, scheduling, assigning, and managing workload, including service orders, preventative maintenance programs, emergency requests, and backlog.

Alternate Option

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,

• Company Name,

• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

• Email Address

• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $44,346 - $48,549 Org #-Department Utility Operations

• 56406 Work Hours of Position 8:00 am

• 4:30 pm, M-F Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Facility Maint Mech Tradesman Open Date 03/13/2024 Close Date 05/22/2024 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Salary Grade Equivalency 62

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Essential Tasks

• Performs scheduled PM tasks on various equipment and systems.

• Continually evaluates PM tasks and makes recommendations to PM Coordinator.

• Periodically survey buildings to identify equipment not on PM program.

• Initiates corrective work orders for repairs discovered during PMs.

• Accomplishes corrective work orders in response to trouble calls.

• Maintains existing water-based fire sprinkler systems.

• Repair work may include limited replacement of pipe, fittings, sprinklers, valves, hangers, bracing, pumps, and any other sprinkler system components required for repairs only and within the scope of certification.

• Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting and testing fire protection systems to verify that such systems are operational.

Key Responsibility

Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems

Essential Tasks

• Under general supervision, assists in the proper maintenance, operation, testing, and inspections of fire/safety equipment, such as but not limited to fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and fire suppression systems.

• Performs preventive maintenance by inspecting and testing fire protection systems to verify that such systems are operational.

• Performs the monthly inspection of fire protection systems where assigned.

• Assists with the preparation and issuance of hot/burn permits.

• Repair work may include the replacement of pipe, fittings, sprinklers, valves, hangers, bracing, pumps, and any other sprinkler system components that can be performed within the scope of a Fire Sprinkler Maintenance Technician license.

• Provides documentation of preventive maintenance inspections.

• Communicates discrepancies, necessary system repairs, and other important issues to the supervisor.

• Records all time worked in Mobile TMA daily.

• Commits to work until obligations are met, which may result in overtime.

• Works safely using good judgment and by following all University safety policies and work procedures.

Key Responsibility

Inspection and Testing

Essential Tasks

• Performs Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, and Annual Fire Sprinkler Testing and inspections on automatic sprinklers, risers, sectional valves, pumps, and all components of Fire Protection Systems.

Key Responsibility

Pump Motor Repair and Replacement

Essential Tasks

• Performs repairs and replacements to fire pump motors, jockey pump motors, and dry pipe air compressor motors.

• Replaces bearings, seals, and couplings as required.

• Checks shaft alignment, and freedom of rotation, and adjusts as necessary.

• Assists in the removal of motors requiring rewind service.

• Cleans and lubricates pumps and motors.

Key Responsibility

Administrative

Essential Tasks

• Maintains accurate labor and material records on all work.

• Submits labor and materials reports to the shop supervisor daily.

• Ensures sufficient quantities of frequently used materials are on the vehicle.

• Ensures assigned vehicle is kept clean and available for service when required.

• Performs other tasks as may be safely and legally assigned by the supervisor.

• Ensure all Inspection documentation is accurate, up to date, logged, and posted where required.

Competency

Competency Knowledge

• Technical Competency Description

• Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard mechanical systems.

• Ability to provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause.

• Ability to mentor other technicians.

Competency Level Journey Competency Safety and Health Compliance Competency Description

• Ability to identify and resolve potential safety problems and unsafe work practices.

• Ability to demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment.

• Ability to inform supervisor of unusual safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution.

• Ability to determine appropriate protective equipment based on established standards.

• Ability to regularly assess site and shop operations for safety.

Competency Level Journey Competency Attention to Detail Competency Description

• Ability to ensure all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards.

• Ability to check and re-check work prior to, during, and after completion.

• Ability to ensure that all parts of a project/task are completed. Ability to use appropriate record-keeping methods.

Competency Level Journey Competency Communication Competency Description

• Ability to clarify the purpose and importance of directives, instructions, and messages; ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to seek input, listen, and check for mutual understanding; ability to ask for and provide clarification as needed.

• Ability to explain the purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer.

Competency Level Journey Competency Problem Solving Competency Description

• Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard mechanical systems.

• Ability to provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause.

• Ability to mentor other technicians.

Competency Level Journey Competency Coordination

• Work Competency Description

• Ability to determine projects/assignments by breaking them down into tasks.

• Ability to set objectives and prioritize activities and tasks; ability to adjust priorities when appropriate.

• Ability to take advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently.

• Ability to anticipate obstacles/roadblocks and prepare alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment.

• Ability to use time effectively and not let distractions interfere with the completion of the job/project.

Competency Level Journey Competency Customer Service Competency Description

• Ability to identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests.

• Ability to satisfy individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities.

• Ability to assess or check with customers to ensure the solution meets requests.

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit's goals.

• Ability to review customer requests and seek clarification as needed.

Competency Level Journey

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions

• O, Hand Movement-Grasping

• F, Holding

• O, Finger Dexterity

• F, Vision-Skilled Trades

• O, Reading

• F, Writing

• F, Eye-hand coordination

• F, Vision-Color Distinction

• O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures

• O, Vision-Visual inspection

• F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye

• F, Hearing

• F, Talking

• F, Standing

• F, Sitting

• F, Walking

• F, Lifting-0-30 lbs.

• F, Lifting-30-60 lbs.

• R, Lifting-60-90 lbs.

• R, Pushing/Pulling

• F, Climbing-Stairs

• F, Climbing-Ladders

• F, Bending

• F, Squatting

• F, Crawling

• R, Reaching

• F Work Environment Driving

• Car/Truck

• C, Driving

• Standar/Automatic

• F, Driving

• Mower/Forklift

• R, Location

• Roof

• R, Equipment/Machines

• Heights

• F, Equipment/Machines

• Roofs

• R, Equipment/Machines

• Ladders

• F, Equipment/Machines

• Step Stools

• R, Equipment/Machines

• Scaffolds

• R, Night/Dark

• F, Extreme noise levels

• R, Extreme temperatures

• R, Inside

• F, Outside

• R, Ventilation ConditionsDust

• R, Ventilation ConditionsFumes

• R, Overtime

• O

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How many years of experience in a directly related field do you have?

• No Response

• 6 or more years

• 5 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 1 year

• 4 months

• less than 4 months

• Do you currently have a valid drivers license?

• No Response

• Yes

• No

• Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No