Housing Maintenance Mechanic | The University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Department : Housing and Residence Life - 40010 Brief Summary of Work for this position : Housing and residence life has a maintenance / renovation program that includes preventative maintenance, a timely and efficient repair program, a procedure for renovating and updating facilities, and a systematic replacement program for equipment and furnishings.

Duties include : Analyze work demands to adequately maintain our facilities and provide optimum customer service and satisfaction.

Perform maintenance for all housing and residence life buildings. Recommend work order request to the physical plant for major items of repair in the field of plumbing, electrical, HVAC , and lock issues.

Work with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations to ensure maintenance supplies are stocked to meet the daily needs / requirements.

Report daily to supervisor on the condition of facilities and work being done in these facilities; on the progress of special projects and the number of daily maintenance requests that are being completed.

May work in Housing and Residence Life Warehouse as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements : Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience : Knowledge of methods used in building maintenance, repair, and renovation.

Ability to follow plans and schedules to meet deadlines and to reach desired results. Ability to collaborate with residence life staff, physical plant staff, housekeeping staff, and outside contractors on related issues and projects.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to use of computer / iPad Strong customer service skills. Required Certifications or Licensure : N / A Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit : The Department of Housing and Residence Life at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington houses approximately 5100 students in a combination of residence halls, suites, and apartments.

In order to facilitate a positive living experience on the campus, a variety of staff are necessary to carry out the responsibilities.

Full-time professional staff, student residence hall staff, and facilities staff work to develop an atmosphere conducive to academic and personal growth.

It is the mission of the Department of Housing and Residence Life to appropriately challenge residents to develop to their full potential by supporting their educational and personal growth and development.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life strives to establish a satisfactory physical environment that emphasizes the utilization of human and material resources in an efficient manner.

In order to facilitate each student's personal and academic growth, it is essential that a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment be provided.

The Housing and Residence Life staff will maintain an environment that is conducive to educational excellence by providing academic support, educational opportunities, and challenges for individual residents.

Opportunities for students to attain a greater appreciation and understanding of cultural and lifestyle differences and opportunities for leadership and self-governance roles are integral to the on-campus experience.

Applicant Instructions : PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11 : 59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure 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 application system to be considered. AA / EEO Statement : At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

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