Facility Maint Tech Mech

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

The primary purpose of the Utilities Division is the operation, maintenance, and repair of all building operating systems. The primary purpose of the central steam plant is to produce and distribute steam to the central campus for building heat, domestic hot water heating, food preparation and clean up, and humidity control in rare and valuable book and art collection areas. The central steam plant is a major element in the University's utility system and requires constant attention to detail. Steam is produced at 125 psig and is distributed to all campus buildings where it is reduced to a lower pressure for installed equipment. The steam plant is a 24-hour per day, 360-day per year operation (the plant is shut down 5 days in May of each year for maintenance) and this position is responsible for the total operation and maintenance of the plant.

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate with the Utility Plant Operations Supervisors, four Utility Plant Operators, and various outside maintenance personnel to ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance on all associated equipment. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of sophisticated control systems and equipment associated with the production and distribution of steam to campus. Responsible for the calibration and maintenance of gas monitors for the confined space entry program.

25% - Operation and Maintenance of Boilers
30% - Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
15% - Water Testing, Analysis, and Treatment
15% - Fuel and Repair Supplies Procurement and Storage
10% - Training and Supervision
5% - Maintain Confined Space Entry Program and Equipment

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.