The Department of Housing and Residence Life at Winston-Salem State University is seeking applications for this vacancy.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trade maintains the heating, water, gas and plumbing systems with Housing and Residence Life using hand and power tools such as sewer auger or vacuum plunger, acetylene torch, soldering and welding equipment, sewer camera, pipe locator, and related plumbing tools. The Facilities Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trade also practices preventive maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment, and complies with federal regulations governing environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials common to the plumbing trade. Facilities Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trade monitors and reports maintenance issues needing attention to the appropriate authority.

This unit's primary function is to ensure all residential buildings function as normal.

Thompson Center - Suite 301

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require
special licenses or certification.
Optional Guidelines:
Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Applicant must have working knowledge of the use of tools of the trade. skilled in all aspects of Carpentry, installation, repair, preventive and corrective maintenance. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces; must have working knowledge of methods, installations, and repair of walls, plaster, windows, and paint. Must have entry level plumbing skills to assists plumbers as needed with repairs.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

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

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Demonstrate a designated level of technical skill or knowledge in a specific technical area(s) and ability to keep up with current developments and trends in areas of carpentry, locksmithing, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and painting.. May be acquired through academic, apprenticeship or on-the-job training or a combination of these.

Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems. Ability to provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Ability to mentor other technicians.

Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues.

Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis and identify options to solve those problems. Must be able to maintain campus building systems in residential and non-residential buildings.

Ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, ability to perform routine tasks, ability to check work for accuracy before completion of tasks, pays close attention to detail.

Ensures that all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards, checks and re-checks work prior to, during and after completion. Ability to perform routine or repetitious tasks completely accurately.

Ability to recognize and obtain required equipment, material and tools to complete tasks. Ability to set objectives and prioritize activities and tasks; ability to adjust priorities when appropriate.

Ability to communicate information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to clearly and concisely convey written information orally and in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others.

Ability to seek input, listen, and check for mutual understanding; ability to ask for and provide clarification as needed.
Ability to explain purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer. Ability to ensure information gets to the right person within the agreed upon timeframe.

Ability to understand applicable policies and procedures and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe working environment.

Ability to perform tasks and duties safely to avoid danger to self and others. Ability to demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or use equipment. Always practice wearing PPE when job requires it.

Assist in maintaining fire suppression systems in campus buildings.

Develop and maintain strong relationships on campus with clients, vendors, staff, students, colleagues, and faculty. Promptly and attentively respond to customer requests within established time frame. Perform work in the least disruptive manner. Assess and check with customer to ensure solution meets request. Identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests. Ability to demonstrate courteous actions and follow the organization's established protocol for customer service.