Facility Maintenance Technician Lead Worker

Monday through Friday, 6:45am - 3:15pm

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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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science ( EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.

The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 43 full-time faculty, 8 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 36 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.

This position is a member of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science ( EXSS) Facility/Utility Crew which supports the maintenance, minor facilities and equipment repairs, grounds work, field maintenance, carpentry projects, minor renovations, and equipment set ups for LFIT classes and departmental events. EXSS facilities are varied and complex and include Woollen Gymnasium (143,251 sq. ft.), Fetzer Hall (160,598 sq. ft.), the UNC Outdoor Education Center complex (39.59 acres), Stallings-Evans Sports Medicine Center, Kessing Outdoor Pool, Bowman Gray Indoor Pool, the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student Recreation Center.

The majority of this position's responsibilities and duties are at the Outdoor Education Center ( OEC). The OEC complex is located off of Country Club Road on 39+ acres of land and supports academic classes, a faculty research program, the Outdoor Challenge Course Program, the Outdoor Expedition Program, campus recreation programs for employees and students, and provides services and programs to the community. The OEC property is not supported by UNC Facilities and 15-20 acres of the property (facilities and grounds) are maintained by this position and one other Facility Maintenance/Building Trades Technician on the EXSS Facility/Utility Crew. The property's main building houses the Get Real and Heel Breast Cancer Program. Other buildings on the OEC property provide staff offices, equipment storage, a carpentry shop; a workshop, and a stone bathhouse. Outdoor facilities include a covered pavilion, 8 tennis courts, 3 sand volleyball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, and a retention pond.

This position serves as Lead Worker for one Facilities Maintenance/Building Trades Technician position at the Outdoor Education Center complex and reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor (Facility/Utility Crew Supervisor) whose office is located on main campus in Fetzer Hall.

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.

- Valid NC Driver's License, Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally
- Adept at the use of power tools, small hand tools, mechanical work, the use of painting materials, and the ability to assemble products as needed.
- Ability to operate grounds equipment such as lawnmower, weed-eater, farm tractor, skid steer.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member. Ability to lead, train, and guide co-workers.
- Requires active use of flexibility, agility, and range of motion.

Working knowledge of plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance

Valid NC Driver's License

Some lifting required to complete various tasks.

Not Applicable.

Please note that a CV/resume and a list of references are required to apply to this position.

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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.