Posting Details
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the bestuniversities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sandafter a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmingtonoffers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with abeautiful location just miles from the beach.
Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package aswell as other programs, resources, policies, and practices thathelp to support a work/life balance. Our programs have beendesigned to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs andthe needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible fordental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefitplans eligibility begins on the first of the month following dateof hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibilitydate following election and include employer contributions foreither a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optionaldisability plans are also available.
Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiverprogram which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three(3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW orany other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCWcovers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summersession.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to theCampus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered oncampus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplementalinsurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paidholidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paidvacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12months of continuous service.
We also offer an abundance of training and development programsthrough our Dare toLearn Academy ,and the employeeassistance program , many of which are offered free ofcharge.
Recruitment Range
$38,164 - $40,706
Vacancy Number
S02431
Position Title
Facility Maint Tech-Bldg Trade
Working Title
Housing Maintenance Mechanic
Competency Level
Journey
Home Department
Housing and Residence Life - 40010
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University ofNorth Carolina at Wilmington houses approximately 5100 students ina combination of residence halls, suites, and apartments. In orderto facilitate a positive living experience on the campus, a varietyof staff are necessary to carry out the responsibilities. Full-timeprofessional staff, student residence hall staff, and facilitiesstaff work to develop an atmosphere conducive to academic andpersonal growth. It is the mission of the Department of Housing andResidence Life to appropriately challenge residents to develop totheir full potential by supporting their educational and personalgrowth and development.
The Department of Housing and Residence Life strives to establish asatisfactory physical environment that emphasizes the utilizationof human and material resources in an efficient manner. In order tofacilitate each student’s personal and academic growth, it isessential that a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment beprovided. The Housing and Residence Life staff will maintain anenvironment that is conducive to educational excellence byproviding academic support, educational opportunities, andchallenges for individual residents. Opportunities for students toattain a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural andlifestyle differences and opportunities for leadership andself-governance roles are integral to the on-campusexperience.
College
Housing and Residence Life - 40010 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastaluniversity, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring,research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-classfaculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national levelfor scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerfulacademic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and criticalthinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and globalperspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers afull range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as wellas doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology,nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learningoptions, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSNprogram, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for workingprofessionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree programfocused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarlyactivities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “DoctoralUniversities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University)by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of HigherEducation.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since1969.
Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
Housing and residence life has a maintenance/renovation programthat includes preventative maintenance, a timely and efficientrepair program, a procedure for renovating and updating facilities,and a systematic replacement program for equipment andfurnishings.
Duties include:
- Analyze work demands to adequately maintain our facilities andprovide optimum customer service and satisfaction.
- Perform maintenance for all housing and residence lifebuildings.
- Recommend work order request to the physical plant for majoritems of repair in the field of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, andlock issues.
- Work with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations toensure maintenance supplies are stocked to meet the dailyneeds/requirements.
- Report daily to supervisor on the condition of facilities andwork being done in these facilities; on the progress of specialprojects and the number of daily maintenance requests that arebeing completed.
- May work in Housing and Residence Life Warehouse asneeded.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in thetrade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted ona year-for-year basis.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- Knowledge of methods used in building maintenance, repair, andrenovation.
- Ability to follow plans and schedules to meet deadlines and toreach desired results.
- Ability to collaborate with residence life staff, physicalplant staff, housekeeping staff, and outside contractors on relatedissues and projects.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to use of computer/iPad
- Strong customer service skills.
Required Certifications or licensure
N/A
FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday - Friday
Work Hours
7:30AM - 4:30PM
Type of Position
Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number
7847
Job Posting Date
05/30/2024
Posting Close Date
06/09/2024
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) onthe posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please besure you have fully completed the entire application, including the‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position.Applications must be submitted through the online applicationsystem to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), ourculture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization,ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed toproviding equality of educational and employment opportunity forall persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, genderidentity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color,national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexualorientation, political affiliation, veteran status, militaryservice member status, genetic information, or relationship toother university constituents – except where sex, age, or abilityrepresent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications orwhere marital status is a statutorily established eligibilitycriterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believesthat embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff andstudents is critical to our success and paramount in beingrecognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offenderbackground checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motorvehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federallaw requires all employers to verify the identity and employmenteligibility of all persons hired to work in the UnitedStates.
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/32338
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn of this opportunity with UNCW? (2024)
- UNCW Website
- UNCW LinkedIn Page
- UNCW X Account (formerly Twitter)
- UNCW Employee Referral
- UNCW Instagram Account (UNCW_jobs)
- UNCW Job Alert
- Chronical of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- North Carolina Job Network
- Women in Higher Education
- Craigslist
- Career Events/Job Fairs
- Billboards/Marquee
- Other
- * If you selected 'Other' to the question above, please explainhow you found out about this opportunity. Enter N/A if notapplicable.
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