Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

University of North Calorina Pembroke; Pembroke; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in Pembroke is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mechanical. The role includes managing and maintaining irrigation systems across the campus and athletic fields, performing troubleshooting on various system issues, and ensuring the optimal operation of the irrigation network. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate physical stamina. The position offers a salary range from $41,737 to $49,397, with various responsibilities including equipment operation and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency or equivalent competencies.
• Experience in irrigation system management preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain campus irrigation systems.
• Perform regular troubleshooting on irrigation system.
• Lead start-up and winterizing of irrigation systems.

Skills

Irrigation system management

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting

General maintenance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Irrigation clocks

Sprinkler systems

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mechanical - 2986

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD‑214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Information

• Division: Finance and Administration
• Department: Facilities Operations
• Working Title: (none provided)
• Vacancy Type: Probationary, Permanent, Full Time
• Min T/E 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.
• FTE: 1
• Position Overall Competency Level: J
• Recruitment Range: $41,737 - $49,397
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $47,853
• Position #: 2986
• FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
• Months per year: 12
• Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule Type: Flexible
• Grant‑funded Position: No

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Facilities Management comprises two departments – Facilities Operations and Facilities Planning and Construction. The primary mission is delivering required services, financial oversight, and providing a liaison with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies on matters related to planning, constructing, operating and maintaining the physical campus environment. Facilities Management strives to provide a safe, clean, accessible, and attractive environment which enhances the abilities of academic and administrative departments to provide a personalized education experience.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is an essential position within the Facilities Operations and Maintenance Department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide irrigation system management for the entire campus, including roadway medians and athletic fields. Assist in the implementation of a turf care program for proper turf care that ensures a healthy and thriving turf. Assist in implementing strategies for soil testing, proper irrigation. Utilize industry experts and professional associations as it pertains to irrigation systems. Work is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments. Work is performed subject to close review and inspection by the Grounds Manager. Duties shall include physically strenuous activities such as operating heavy equipment, and delivering large quantities of grounds related supplies and equipment. Work is routine and repetitive in nature and will require strenuous physical exertion.

Job Description

Position is responsible for the care of campus irrigation systems for campus, athletic fields, satellite locations, intramural field, and roadway medians. Troubleshooting and maintenance of simple to moderately complex system issues. The maintenance and operation includes but is not limited to maintaining a network of campus grounds irrigation clock systems that serve deep well systems and associated equipment such as pump, motor, pressurized tanks, controls, time clocks, various electrically operated solenoid valves, manual valves, a variety of sprinkler head styles that are zone controlled. Position is responsible for the inventory of existing systems. Responsible for reporting all inventory needs to Grounds Manager to ensure adequate stock is always on hand. Position is responsible for creating and maintaining as‑builts of existing systems. Position will assist Grounds Manager in irrigation system reviews via Facilities Planning, Design & Construction for future projects as well as the creation of campus standards. Position will assist Grounds Manager with creating project scopes for future expansions and major repairs of existing systems and the installation of new systems when necessary. Position will assist in the location of system heads and piping with regard to utility locates and projects that involve digging on campus. Position shall lead the effort in both start‑up of irrigation systems for the growing season as well as winterizing systems for winter months. Position is responsible to ensure that the systems are operated in such manner that they coincide with various weekly campus events Sunday through Saturday both daytime and evening hours. Work performed is subject to close review and inspection and all concerns and issues are to be reported to Grounds Manager.

Assist in planning of projects for all areas to achieve the maintenance standards and long‑range goals. Assist in implementing turf care program for proper turf care that ensures a healthy and thriving turf. Assist in implementing strategies for soil testing, proper nutrients and irrigation. Adhere to best practices provided by industry experts and professional associations as it pertains to turf. Work is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments as directed and in cooperation by Grounds Manager. Work performed is subject to close review and inspection and all concerns and issues are to be reported to Grounds Manager.

Position is responsible for campus appearance. This includes but is not limited to using mowers, trimmers, edgers, backpack blowers, sprayers and spreaders as well as other grounds related equipment. Responsible for reporting any and all issues with equipment or needed repairs and/or replacement to Grounds Manager. Campus trash police duty every morning prior to performing primary responsibilities on both campus and athletic fields.

All other duties assigned