Facility Maintenance Tech - Mech Trades (2Nd Shift)

Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades Working Title Facility Maintenance Tech

• Mech Trades (2nd Shift) Working Location (City, State) Hickory, NC Job Category 7 Position Number 099091 Department Facilities Operations

• Hickory Campus Support

• 410800 Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

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.

Trainee/Apprenticeship: 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. After successful completion of a one year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s), the position can be updated to the Contributing Level.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may

not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain buildings and building repairs associated with the carpentry trade. Such as the repairs and replacement of doors, door hardware, windows, floors, classroom and office furniture, stair treads, ceiling grid and ceiling tile, sheetrock, hang projector's and projector screens, chalkboards, bulletin boards etc.

• Measures, cuts, and fabricates building materials.

• Analyze defects or malfunctions in building structures.

• Work with plumbers with the maintenance and repairs of plumbing systems such as repairs and replacement of faucets, sinks, urinals, valves, water heaters and troubleshooting plumbing systems and devices in buildings.

• Work with electricians with the repairs of light fixtures, exit lights, emergency lights, changing ballasts, troubleshooting electrical systems and devices for buildings.

• Security consists of responsibility for keys that give access to assigned areas. Unlocking and locking of building doors at designated (scheduled) times is required.

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to operate university owned vehicle, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Knowledge, Skills & Ability to provide general repair, construction and maintenance to buildings, furniture and furnishings.

• Working knowledge to repair and perform maintenance on building plumbing systems.

• Working knowledge to repair and perform maintenance on electrical systems.

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to work in a large industrial setting; The Hickory Campus location is a five-story building with 226,000 square feet.

• Ability to operate university owned vehicles with a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a large industrial setting.

• Ability to work within team and individual settings.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

• Working knowledge in multiple trades; Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

2ND SHIFT WORK HOURS:

8-hour workday schedule: 12:30 pm

• 9:00 pm; Monday through Friday. (2nd Shift Hours Earning 10% Shift Differential)

Due to the inaccessibility of some educational areas during normal working hours, work schedules may vary.

Position is subject to call back or stay over on evenings and weekends should emergencies occur.

Position is considered MANDATORY and is expected to be able to work during university emergencies, holidays, closures and in the event of adverse weather.

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position

• Employee will be subject to several extremes of heat, cold, dust and dirt on a daily basis.

• Heavy lifting in excess of 50-100 pounds is also required on a limited basis.

• Work can involve climbing ladders.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency GN09 Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $37,100 - $44,347 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Attention to Detail: 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.

Client/Customer Service: Identifies and resolves trends and work issues that impact service delivery to groups or individual customers. Makes recommendations to improve service delivery based on customer feedback. Makes recommendations to streamline processes/procedures, remove barriers, and link resources for efficient and effective customer service. Develops creative, alternative solutions to respond to complex service needs.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 06/14/2024 Closing Date 06/28/2024 Competency Level Statement If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.

Appalachian State University Benefits Information:https://hr.appstate.edu/hr-services/benefits

Finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Search Chair Name Brian Crowe Search Chair Email crowebk@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Posting Number 201502650P Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46629