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Building Trades Technician

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   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment).
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Position Information

Job Title Building Trades Technician
Position Number 001919
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Time-Limited No
Department Homepage https://housing.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department CAMPUS LIVING
Division Student Affairs
Classification Title 17422 Fac Maint Tech Bldg Trad
Competency Level 2 - Journey
Working Title Building Trades Technician
Number of Vacancies 2
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
Full Time or Part Time Full Time
Recruitment Range $36,467 - $52,953
Anticipated Hiring Range $42,000 - $44,000
income Grade Equivalency GN06
Work Schedule Monday-Friday
Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Location (City) Greenville
Job Category Staff - Technical/Trade
Organizational Unit Overview The Division of Student Affairs comprises over 30 departments, each responsible for providing various student support, services, and educational programs accessible to the university community. With over 300 full-time employees and over 1200 student workers, the Division supports Pirate success through environments that enhance student development, engagement, belonging, well-being, and career readiness. The Division strives to be a national leader in developing student practices that positively transform lives and communities through work that makes students the focal point of our services, policies, and programming; creates a community where all feel safe, included, and welcomed; treats each other with dignity and civility, and recognizes every individual has rights, ideas, and beliefs; maintains open and honest interactions, and delivers high-quality programming, services, and resources through continuous reflection and improvement.

Job tasks The primary purpose of this position is to on-site oversight and leadership abilities with regard to the installation, maintenance, and repair of agency buildings, facilities, and equipment. tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:assessing the status of issues reported through Campus Living's repair request process; performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks; performing preventative maintenance tasks and identifying parts, tools and other service needs; using hand and power tools; installing and removing a variety of equipment; troubleshooting maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repair or replacement; repairing railings, screens, fixtures, replace light bulbs, minor wall repair, window AC units, and related structures. Performing interior (rooms, lobbies, offices, halls, etc) and exterior (railings, doors, etc) painting, plumbing and electrical repairs, and plastering and construction tasks; making repairs to buildings and facilities with plaster, wood and cement; keeping records of time and material; submitting reports of work performed; preparing requests or recommending major repair replacement of facilities which are beyond the scope of this position. This position will also be responsible for surplus materials and relocation of furnishings. This position is responsible for all painting-related tasks for Campus Living buildings and locations. Manages all inventory, to include both departmental inventory and materials/equipment to be utilized by Facilities-trades employees and outside vendors contracted for work. This position works with other technicians and student employees under Campus Living on proper techniques, expertise, processes, policies, and procedures related to facility repair and maintenance. This position will be expected to provide quality assurance for all repairs and maintenance made by professional and student staff members to ensure that all issues have been resolved appropriately.

General Maintenance:
Perform maintenance tasks in residence halls including changing lightbulbs, cleaning light lenses, commercial plumbing, electrical, masonry and carpentry repairs. Identify problem and address resolution options, selecting the best course of action to utilize. Exercise discretion to determine priority repairs as they arise. Guide professional and student staff through necessary tasks and provide quality assurance on repairs and maintenance. Coordinate repairs with applicable offices and provide the necessary supplies to appropriate personnel following up on progress being made, keeping repair process on track for constituents. Replace failed/damaged/missing/unsightly items such as light/outlet plates/covers, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, window blinds, carpet patches, rubber/vinyl cove bases, etc and resolves drain clogs in sinks, showers, and toilets. Hangs, removes or repositions signage, bathroom hardware/accessories, bulletin boards, locks or other small facility items as needed. Does light carpentry work on furniture and makes minor repairs to door/hardware. Uses hand and small power tools as needed to complete work and troubleshoots maintenance problems. This position is responsible for higher-level repair tasks such as faucet repairs and valve repairs, identifies issues in buildings and determines the best course of action for appropriate repair procedures. Information technology is expected to make decisions while on-site for appropriate repairs and steps to resolve issues that arise. Share feedback to leadership abilities and constituents on repairs that have been made and provide quality assurance for the on-site work of professional and student staff members.

Building Inspection:
Make visual inspection of residence hall or other campus living spaces- making corrections for basic repairs, placing work orders and following up with required trades on larger repairs. Utilize discretion to determine the scale of issues and assign professional and student staff members responsibilities for covering issues. Keep records of time and material; submits reports of work performed; prepares requests or recommends major repair replacement of facilities which are beyond the maintenance scope of this position. Review and assess the quality of work conducted by Campus Living professional and student maintenance techs.

Inventory/Stock Management:
Track and maintain required stock and maintain tools to execute required work. Work with manager or other staff to order required material. Maintain stock supplies in an organized fashion, rotating stocks if necessary.

Training/Co-Supervision :
supervise work of student workers on a project or assignment basis. Providing any feedback to manager of the student worker as needed Provide on-site leadership abilities to professional and student staff members and ensure that repairs and maintenance have been completed properly. supervise work of student workers on a project or assignment basis. Providing any feedback to manager of the student worker as needed. Evaluate the performance of professional and student staff members and provide on-going support and guidance on appropriate processes and procedures. Establish training schedules for newly hired professional and student staff members and ensure appropriate level of training and safety, as well as oversight of apprentice work before approving independent work for those employees.

HVAC Window Unit Installation & Maintenance:
Responsible for filter replacements, coil cleaning, and other maintenance for all window units within residence halls (approximately 1700 units - includes White, Clement, Garrett, Greene, Legacy, Tyler, Jones, and Fletcher). Install replacement window AC units when there are failures, coordinate building change-outs with vendors and Facilities Services.

Painting:
Manage interior painting for Campus Living buildings and locations, including rooms, hallways, lobbies, offices, etc.) and exterior painting of all railings and doors. Includes oversight of paint team and wall repairs. This position is tasked with ensuring that all areas are in appropriate repair and painted.

Other tasks:
Perform other tasks as needed by the department. Attend regular shop meetings. Maintain training in new materials and methods. Attend required safety training.

Minimum Education/practice High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to execute the work.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation None

Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education practice in construction or facilities maintenance work or related labor or semi-skilled work.

expertise of the methods, materials, and tools used in building construction and maintenance repair work, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry work, minor electrical work, and safety procedures is preferred.

License or Certification required by the Department None

Special Instructions to Applicant
   » Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.
   » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment).
   » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities.
   » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date 10/07/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 10/15/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/74942
Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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Job Location: Houston, Texas
Address: Houston
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Post Date: 10/08/2024 / Viewed 3 times
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Company: Rice University
Contact Email: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu


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