Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd

8am-5pm
Weekends if necessary

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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.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

This position is responsible for managing assigned School of Medicine facilities, including a multi-building zone containing over 300,000 assignable square feet within the school's 1.3 million square feet of assignable space in 25 campus buildings housing a mix of wet and dry lab research space, classrooms, office and common space. The position serves as the primary contact for maintenance, grounds, security and housekeeping issues, and assisting the Facility Planner and the School's Assistant Dean, Planning Office in providing a proactive plan for addressing maintenance issues in assigned buildings. This position will develop and maintain relationships with representatives of departments and research centers occupying the School of Medicine buildings. Responsibilities will include monitoring of critical research building-wide systems including house RO/DI water systems, laboratory equipment and instrumentation relocations, and working with UNC Department of Environment Health and Safety ( EHS) to monitor and address indoor air quality and other environmental conditions. In addition, this position is the primary point of contact for leased property management. The SOM maintains over 200,000 rentable square feet in multiple leased locations around the Triangle and this position will interface with UNC Property Office, UNC Health Care Real Estate Office and occupants of SOM units in leased spaces around property management and occupancy coordination. This position will also serve as a point of contact between the UNC Department of Public Safety, the SOM Photo ID and Security Office and the School, as well as provide guidance to student groups, departments and Central Administrative Units when planning and setting up events within assigned spaces.

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.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of customer service and can-do attitude. Position requires frequent movement to other buildings/locations, moving equipment/supplies, and other related physical coordination activities.
Must maintain valid NC driver's license.

Experience with UNC facilities management.

Incumbent must be mobile and able to move a minimum of 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.

Not Applicable.

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 employment@unc.edu

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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.