Facilities Maintenance Technician (MMI)

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Feb 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Transportation-225701
Career Area Parking and Transportation
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 03/24/2023
Application Deadline 02/05/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN05
Working Title Facilities Maintenance Technician (MMI)
Position Number 00051183, 20011178, 00052234
Vacancy ID P017151
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 2:00pm – 10:30pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $38,033 - $39,935
Pay Band Information
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Position Summary Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community.
The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has 96 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.
Position Summary
A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $3,710 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:
$1,855.00 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $1,855.00 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THREE (3) FACILITY MAINT TECH-MECH TRDCONTRIBUTING POSITIONS. BY APPLYING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL THREE (3) POSITIONS (00051183, 20011178, 00052234).

Transportation and Parking maintains ten parking decks with approximately 8,200 parking spaces and an additional 14,300 spaces in surface parking lots located throughout campus. This position performs daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in UNC parking facilities to maintain clean and safe access for students, staff, and visitors. This position is required to respond to adverse weather that includes snow removal from parking decks and pedestrian pathways. This position maintains parking equipment, lighting systems, power cleaning equipment and yearly pavement marking and lot striping.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Basic knowledge of principles and techniques in a variety of mechanical and electrical trades, able to follow oral/written instructions, possess knowledge and experience working with manual and power tools, including digital multimeter. Basic knowledge of general maintenance repair and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical equipment. Basic knowledge of construction techniques & tools, methods, practices, equipment and materials used in parking facilities maintenance. Ability to accurately report work performed with good communication skills, verbal as well as written. Must possess good customer service skills.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required in order to operate departmental vehicles.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Should be able to troubleshoot and repair gas-powered cleaning equipment, leaf blowers etc. The ability to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical parking equipment (PARCS) and parking meter stations. Have basic knowledge using computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite and job specific software.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid North Carolina driver’s license required in order to operate departmental vehicles.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
This position reports to duty in adverse weather (Critical Employee Status). Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and move 100 lbs. with or without accommodation, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop and perform overhead work.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system.


A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR THREE (3) FACILITY MAINT TECH-MECH TRDCONTRIBUTING POSITIONS. BY APPLYING, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL THREE (3) POSITIONS (00051183, 20011178, 00052234).
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/252993

Contact Information


Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.


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