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North Carolina Central University Facility Maintenance Technician- Building Trades in Durham, North Carolina
Posting Details
Position Information
Position/Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades
Working Title Facility Maintenance Technician- Building Trades
Competency Level Journey
Position Number 102023
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
FLSA Non-Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time
FTE 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range $36,467-$42,293
EEO-1 Category Laborers & Helpers
SOC Code 49-9098 - Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Position Overview
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Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Building Maintenance and Grounds Department reports directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Management and is responsible for the planning, repair, renovation and maintenance of all NCCU facilities.
Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of this position is to perform building trades including but not limited to Cabinetmaking, Carpentry, Locksmithing, Masonry, Painting, Plastering, and Roofing and various other repairs in order to perform a variety of tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled in order to complete building renovations involving a range of facilities maintenance and technical services.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate must possess a working knowledge:
Knowledge of standard practices and methods of the carpentry, roofing, painting, electrical, and plumbing trades
Knowledge of tools and materials used in repairing and constructing wooden articles
Knowledge of elementary, arithmetic and units of measure as well as the ability to make accurate arithmetical calculations
Knowledge of the safety precautions of the plumbing trade
Knowledge of using carpenters’ hand tools and woodworking machines
Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches
Ability mixing paints and in matching and blending colors
Ability to use and care of tools and equipment used in the painting, electrical, and plumbing trades
Ability to locate and correct defects in electrical systems and equipment
Ability to perform tasks which require walking, standing, bending, stooping, and working in awkward positions
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects while cutting, bending, securing, wrapping, or finishing the surface of pipes, vents, ducts, dry wall, and other materials
Ability to work outside when needed
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
Ability to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion
Interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving
Ability to plan, prioritize and organize workflow
Ability to work flexible schedules
Excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication
Minimum Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the Trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer
North Carolina Central University 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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Work Hours Monday-Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies Yes
Campus Security Authority Designated Position No
Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency Knowledge - Technical
Duties
Performs 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 building systems. Provides technical assistance to others by
troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Mentors other technicians.
Provide emergency unscheduled repairs, reads and interprets work orders to perform maintenance. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Required Competency Problem Solving
Duties
Identifies facilities-related
maintenance problems that require in-depth
analysis, and identifies options for solving
those problems. Solve unusual facility
maintenance problems that require the
application of journey level trades knowledge
and determines the most effective and efficient course of action. Gathers and analyzes/interprets information to better
understand the nature of the problem. May
seek input from subordinates, peers, and/or
managers in the decision-making process in
order to solve the problem. Evaluates options and chooses appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Makes sure that problem is appropriately addressed.
Duties: Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
Required Competency Attention to Detail
Duties
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.
Duties: Follow work order instructions to completion. Makes general repairs to roof, floors,cabinets, glass and desk.
Required Competency Coordination - Work
Duties
Determines project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks. Sets objectives and prioritizes activities and tasks, adjusts priorities when appropriate.
Takes advantage of available resources
(personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Anticipates obstacles/roadblocks and prepares alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment.
Uses time effectively and does not let
distractions interfere with completion of the
job/project.
Duties: Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
Required Competency Safety and Health Compliance
Duties
Identifies and resolves potential safety problems and unsafe work practices. Demonstrates to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment. Informs supervisor of
unusual safety concerns and makes
recommendations for resolution. Determines
appropriate protective equipment based on
established standards. Regularly assesses site and shop operations for safety.
Duties: Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Required Competency "Client/Customer Service "
Duties
Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests. Satisfies individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities. Assesses or checks with customer to ensure solution meets request. Identifies options,
develops solutions, and takes action when
responding to customer requests. Satisfies
individual customer requests while balancing
multiple priorities. Assesses or checks with
customer to ensure solution meets request.
Develops effective working relationships with
internal/external customers (vendors,
subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit’s goals. Reviews customer requests and seeks clarification as needed.
Duties: Listens to issues and makes necessary recommendations to resolve.
Required Competency Communication
Duties
Clarifies the purpose and
importance of directives, instructions, and
messages; presents information in a clear and concise manner. Seeks input, listens, and checks for mutual understanding; asks for and provides clarification as needed. Explains purpose and procedures of facilities
maintenance projects in language easily
understood by the customer.
Duties:Display a good attitude when dealing with the students, vendors,
co-workers, faculty and staff.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SPA00967P
Open Date 03/12/2024
Close Date 11/17/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
For RIF candidates or re-employment opportunity please treat this as a pay plan conversion GN07 and salary grade 67. For applicants that have already applied, they need not reapply to be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume/CV
List of References
Optional Documents
Cover Letter
DD-214 (Veterans Only)
NGB23A or NGB22/DD256 (National Guard Only)
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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