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Facility Maint Supervisor at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Chapel Hill, NC

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Department:Transportation-225701Career Area:Parking and TransportationIs this an internal only recruitment?:NoPosting Open Date :12/05/2025Application Deadline:12/22/2025Position Type:Permanent Staff (SHRA)Position Title:Facility Maint Supervisor - ContributingSalary Grade Equivalent:NC13 / GN08Working Title:Facility Maint SupervisorPosition Number:00030648Vacancy ID:P020684Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time PermanentHours per week:40Work Schedule:M-F, 1:00pm – 10:00pmWork Location:Chapel Hill, NCPosition Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$49,000 - $58,528Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:The UNC Chapel Hill Department of Transportation and Parking is an essential part of UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating all traffic, parking and transportation services for UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. The department strives to provide a high level of service to students, employees and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation & Parking (T&P), partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to the UNC campus. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system that is heavily dependent upon local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare free at boarding local transit and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. T&P services and partners include Chapel Hill Transit, Triangle Transit Authority, Piedmont Area Rapid Transit, and Chatham Transit Network in addition to the UNC P2P Express and P2P On-Demand services. T&P also offers a UNC Commuter Alternative Program(CAP) that incentivizes commuting opportunities including off-campus park & ride with frequent transit, carpool, vanpool, and car rental options. T&P plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services on a daily basis and during major campus events such as large-scale athletic events, performing arts, Commencement, and VIP visits occurring at UNC.Position Summary:The Facility Maintenance (FM) division manages the cleaning, maintenance and repair operations for the University parking deck and parking lot facilities valued at over two hundred million dollars. These facilities include the Cardinal deck, Bell Tower deck, Business School deck, Craige deck, the Dogwood deck, Knapp Sanders deck, Rams Head Complex deck, Jackson deck, Cobb/Chiller deck, and McCauley deck, as well as over two hundred surface parking lots and the associated equipment and lighting.The primary responsibility is for the installation and maintenance of pavement markings, whether thermoplastic, paint or other means, and signage within and around parking facilities and properties. This position will assure suitable signage and markings are present as needed and required for proper regulation and safety on all UNC parking and transit facilities as directed by the AD for Transportation through the Facilities Maintenance Manager and perform any other maintenance or repair duties assigned. The employee in this position must be knowledgeable of all working components of the parking facilities including lighting, elevators, various types of parking control equipment, maintenance and repair equipment, computerized programmers for parking equipment, concrete construction, plumbing, emergency call boxes, and emergency standpipe systems.This position reports directly to the Facilities Manager and Construction Liaison and is the acting supervisor of the Facilities Maintenance second shift crew that manages cleaning, repairs, and preventative maintenance during the shift. This position is the lead worker on the second shift with eight employees under his direction. This position is responsible for responding to any equipment failures that occur while on duty and directing staff in their priorities and duties for the shift.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in trade(s) areas assigned; or equivalent combination of training and experience.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Thorough knowledge of general industrial maintenance, repair, and construction techniques and the tools, methods, practices, materials and equipment used in the building & grounds industry. Ability to estimate repairs and construction projects costs. Ability to read, interpret building and mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and specifications for required work. Experience using digital multimeters. Basic ability using computer software programs including Microsoft office, Excel and Word programs. Ability to learn and use parking management software programs. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License, in order to operate departmental vehicles.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Supervisory experience.Proficient in Microsoft office suite. Experience in electronic equipment troubleshooting and repair. Experience troubleshooting and repair of A/C and D/C electrical circuits.Operation and maintenance of rear- wheeled industrial vehicles. Troubleshooting and repair of small gas powered equipment.Special Physical/Mental Requirements :This position reports to duty in adverse weather. Must be able to move/lift 50 lbs. and move 100 lbs, climb stairs, bend and stoop.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.Position/Schedule Requirements:Evening work, Evening work occasionally, Night work, Night work occasionally, Shift work, Shift work occasionally, Weekend work, Weekend work occasionally

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