FMT Building Trades Technician 1
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first obtaining the finalist's permission.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Employment Type |
Permanent - Full-time |
| If time-limited, note appointment end date |
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| Hours per week |
40 |
| Months per year |
12 |
| Position Number |
010591 |
| NC Salary Grade Equivalency |
NC03 |
| Classification Title |
FM Tech Building Trades - Contributing |
| Working Title |
FMT Building Trades Technician 1 |
| Salary Range |
$36,467 - $43,495 |
| Anticipate Hiring Range |
$36,497 - $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. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
This position serves as an 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. |
| 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.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through
EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. |
| 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
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| 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.
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| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
- Experience in the trades related to the position.
- Knowledge of code related to the position duties.
- Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications; however, excellent communication skills are preferred.
- Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.
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| 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.
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| Work Location |
FM Building |
| Posting date |
08/24/2026 |
| Closing date |
09/07/2026 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
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| Contact Information |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first obtaining the finalist's permission.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
- *
Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Yes, a high school diploma or GED.
- Yes, experience n the trade(s) areas related to the position's role that can be substituted for on a year-for-year basis
- No
- *
Please describe your knowledge of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general construction practice. (Open Ended Question)
- *
Please describe your ability to follow applicable building codes. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
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