RUP Journey Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte

$42,011 - $52,514

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Dec 20, 2024

RUP Journey Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Position #010093, #010107, #009518 & #010004

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.

These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	010093
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN08
Classification Title	FM Tech Mechanical Trades
Working Title	RUP Journey Technician
Salary Range	$42,011 - $52,514
Anticipate Hiring Range	$42,011 - $51,418
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Business Affairs
Department	Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit	FM RUPS
Work Schedule	This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Position #010093, #010107, #009518 & #010004 Position #010093, #010107 & #009518 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Position #0100048:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. (Regional Utility Plant Shop). Mandatory Position This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position	This Facility Maintenance Technician Mechanical Trades position is at the journey level, and is considered to be a fully functioning RUP technician. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components in assigned shop.
Minimum Education/Experience	Required Minimum Qualifications: 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. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties	Maintain, repair, place, fabricate, install, alter, construct, and design facility components that require the application of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety. Perform routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does no deteriorate. Use electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
Other Work Responsibilities	Act as a Journey level worker and provide assistance to other facility maintenance technicians. Work with supervision or instruction, and complete work with competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices. Communicate effectively with customers, and managers, and provide high-quality customer service based on University policy and procedures. Record daily activities in an order tracking system (Archibus). Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	High school diploma or GED equivalency; Associate's degree from an accredited institution preferred in HVAC or Engineering Technology. 2-4 years experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment specializing in chillers/cooling towers. Knowledge and skills with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs. Experience with maintaining, repair, place, fabricate, install, alter, construct, and design facility components that require the application of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety. Experience with performing routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does no deteriorate. Experience using electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits. Experience in diagnosing mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. Ability to operate assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment to the position. Ability to have effective verbal communication skills and comprehension, interpretation skills in both reading and writing. Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications	A valid driver's license is needed for position. Must possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment to the position. Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.
Work Location	FM - RUPS
Posting date	12/09/2024
Closing date	01/12/2025
Proposed Hire Date	01/27/2025
Contact Information	Danny Schenk
Special Notes to Applicants	This posting will be used to fill multiple positions. Position #010093, #010107, #009518 & #010004 UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report. Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two *current/previous supervisors.* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the *finalist*. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment). Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)
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Do you have an Associate's degree from an accredited institution preferred in HVAC or Engineering Technology?

(Open Ended Question)
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How many years of proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment specializing in chillers/cooling towers do you have?
- less than 2 years
- 2 - 4 years
- 4 - 6 years
- 6 - 8 years
- 8 - 10 years
- greater than 10 years
- experience is not all with HVAC and refrigeration but related
- No HVAC but have other experience
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Do you have experience using electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits
- Yes
- No
- Knowledge of with limited experience
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Do you have experience in diagnosing mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary?
- Yes
- No
- Knowledge with limited experience
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- No
- Yes
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This posting is to fill multiple positions. Which shift are you available to work? 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary or 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
- 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday
- 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday
- Open Availability

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Cover Letter / Letter of Interest