Job Details

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mechanical - 3484

Position Number: 9849762
Location: Pembroke, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mechanical - 3484

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Facilities Operations
Working Title: Electrician
Vacancy Type: Probationary Permanent Full Time

Min T/E Requirements:
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.

FTE: 1.0
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: $60,000
Position #: 3484
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Schedule Type: Flexible

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities, Facilities Management comprises of two departments - Facilities Operations; and Facilities Planning and Construction. The primary mission is delivering required services, financial oversight, and providing a liaison with appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies on matters related to planning, constructing, operating and maintaining the physical campus environment.
Facilities Management strives to provide a safe, clean, accessible, and attractive environment which enhances the abilities of academic and administrative departments to provide a personalized education experience.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The position works within the Facilities Management's Electrical Department as an Advanced level maintenance technician. The Electrical Department maintains the electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment for the University. This position performs advanced level duties in the preventive maintenance, installation, maintenance, controls management, troubleshoot and repair of the medium voltage primary infrastructure, secondary power systems, both interior and exterior lighting which includes controls as well as electrical infrastructure that supports all aspects of campus facilities and the assets within. Routine work assignments are in the nature or location of needed repair, and assignments involving work of special or unusual nature are accompanied by specific instructions. The technician exercises considerable independence in performance of directing day to day routine assignments, but unprecedented assignments are usually coordinated with the supervisor.

Job Description:
This position is an on-call position. Employees hired in this position are required to be available as designated for on-call hours and to report back to the campus as required to respond to emergency callback situations.

Position duties includes but is not limited to insuring the electrical needs of ALL campus facilities are maintained and/or repaired according to the standards set for by UNCP guidelines as well as the NEC, DOL, DOI, OSFM, State Construction and any other applicable codes and/or guidelines. Work performance is reviewed by inspection of completed work for quality assurance, quality control and compliance with project plans and specifications and departmental work orders.
Assist in design reviews of new construction or renovation of both facility and associated equipment. Participate in the tactical and strategic planning for preventive maintenance, equipment system outages and shop workforce development. Performs job safety analysis as required, conducts pre-job briefings for one or more job personnel as directed.
Additionals duties include but are no limited to the installation, modification, adjustment, troubleshooting, repair, replacement of electrical equipment and infrastructure within the campus facilities as well as the exterior of facilities and on-site of campus grounds.
Digital controls are also used for various lighting systems within various facilities. These systems consist of computer operated hardware with remote processors, and field devices.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: An employee whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference:
12 - 15 years of directly related experience.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Valid Drivers License

Job Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Job Closing Date: 10/08/2026
Open Until Filled:
Posting Category: Services
Posting Number: SPA00760

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13722