Posting Details
Position Information
| Posting Number |
S0705 |
| Classification Title |
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades |
| Overall Position Competency |
Journey |
| Working Title |
Maintenance Mechanic #012037 |
| Position Number |
012037 |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| NC Salary Grade Equivalency |
NC10 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only) |
| Recruitment Range |
$45,000-$49,004 |
| Position Summary |
This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable living and learning environment within University residence halls and designated student life facilities. As a highly visible and critical member of the Housing and Residence Life team, this role regularly interacts with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and responsive maintenance across residence halls and student life facilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues in building systems and infrastructure
- Some knowledge across multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical/electronics, HVAC, carpentry.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards
- Support the overall operations and upkeep of Housing and Residence Life facilities
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| Division |
Student Affairs |
| Department |
Housing |
| Full-Time / Part- Time |
Full-Time |
| Months per Year |
12 Months |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| If time-limited, length of assignment |
Not Applicable |
| Minimum Qualifications Notice |
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through
EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. |
| Minimum Education/Experience/Skills |
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Knowledge of building maintenance or trade related field.
- Knowledge of and ability to work in a residential and/or educational setting.
- Experience and demonstrated skill in multiple trades, ideally will have advanced skill in at least one trade preferably HVAC and/or electrical.
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| Work Schedule and Hours |
Work schedule is primarily Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Due to the nature of position and department needs there will be occasional on call responsibilities (approximately one week per month). The employee is expected to respond to campus within 60 minutes when on-call. The employee will be compensated additionally for on-call responsibilities in accordance with
UNC Asheville policy. All Housing & Residence Life staff are designated as critical personnel in accordance with
UNC Asheville policy. |
| Competency Profile |
http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles |
Posting Detail Information
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. If possible please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references (with complete contact information).
PLEASE
COMPLETE
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Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.
If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (
SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (
OSHR).
OSHR).
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. |
| Posting Date |
07/27/2026 |
| Closing Date |
08/17/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Background/E-Verify |
UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment. |
| Credential Verification |
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. |
| University Safety |
The
UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at
UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety. |
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