What are the responsibilities and job description for the FMT Building Trades Technician 1 position at UNC Charlotte?
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
010591
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN04
Classification Title
FM Tech Building Trades
Working Title
FMT Building Trades Technician 1
Salary Range
$36,467 - $39,950
Anticipate Hiring Range
$36,467 - $39,950
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Business Affairs
Department
Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit
FM General Trades Shop
Work Schedule
7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Mandatory Position
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as a FM Building Trades Technician with responsibility for performing
general maintenance tasks such as: building envelope reseal, repair, placement, fabrication,
installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components within assigned
buildings at a contributing level.
general maintenance tasks such as: building envelope reseal, repair, placement, fabrication,
installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components within assigned
buildings at a contributing level.
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. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provide career tracks in trades such as caulking, coating, masonry, painting, plastering, and roofing, which encompass tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.
- Apply methods and general procedures of relevant trades and maintenance techniques, while developing proficiency in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the trade.
- Perform tasks including maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components. These tasks require skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety policies and regulations.
- Serve as a helper to advanced and journey-level technicians, assisting them in daily job duties and gaining hands-on experience.
- Work outdoors, often in elevated conditions. Applicants must be comfortable with heights.
- Assist advanced and journey-level technicians with tasks performed from lifts, while learning to operate the lifts as part of the job responsibilities.
- Ability to obtain a drone license as part of the position requirements to assist advanced and journey-level technicians with building and roof inspections
Other Work Responsibilities
- Position is considered to be fully functioning in construction.
- This position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the journey level.
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- 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.
- Ability to follow applicable building codes.
- Ability to effectively communicate.
- Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications.
- Computer literate.
- Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
- Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with co-workers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community.
- Selected candidate must have capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
- This position must be willing to learn how to fly a drone and receive there 107 drone lichens.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
- Valid driver’s license required. The FM Tech Building Trades operates assigned vehicles on and/or off-campus and is required to 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 Building
Posting date
02/05/2025
Closing date
02/19/2025
Proposed Hire Date
03/03/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, 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.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties 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 knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
- 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.
Salary : $36,467 - $39,950
