Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Requisition Number:

S2995

Position Number:

003822

Position Classification Title:

Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Functional Title:

Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Position Type:

Staff

University Information:

Located in North Carolinas third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The Universitys 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on 265 acres..

Position Summary:

The primary purpose of the Plumbing Supervisor is the supervision of the plumbing and steam distribution crew of the Utilities Division. The position supervises and coordinates the operation of the combined plumbing and steam shop with responsibility for all campus plumbing and steam distribution operations. This position is responsible for both preventive and corrective maintenance (and associated records and reports) on the campus water and steam distribution systems.
35% Installation, Maintenance and Operation of Plumbing and Steam System
35% Personnel Management/Supervision
15% Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
10% Renovation and Construction
5% Budget Preparation, Record Keeping, Reports, and Material Procurement

This is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY AND TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN TRADE AREAS ASSIGNED; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING ANDEXPERIENCE.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates:

NC Plumbing or Technician License
Backflow certification
Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed plumber and certified in backflow testing, with a minimum of 5 to 7 years experience in same and 3 to 5 years experience as a supervisor in plumbing or steam.

Alternate Option:

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

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

1. Name,
2. Company Name,
3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
4. Email Address
5. Contact Phone Number

Only internal applicants will be considered. Recruitment Range:

$70,343 - $78,159

Org #-Department:

Utility Operations - 56406

Work Hours of Position:

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F, Or As Required

Number of Months per Year:

12

Career Banded Title:

Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Open Date:

07/03/2025

Close Date:

07/21/2025

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Installation, Maintenance, and Operation of Plumbing and Steam System

Essential Tasks:

• Conducts routine inspections to determine condition and needs.
• Analyzes condition of campus water, sewer, and steam systems.
• Trouble shoots distribution problems.
• Initiates required repair activities and necessary funding requests.
• Maintains accurate repair records and repair history on steam, water, and sewer distribution devices.
• Conducts EPA-mandated inspections and submits required reports to management.
• Perform annual back-flow inspections for the 3 types of back flow protection devices (Reduced Pressure, Pressure Vacuum and Double Check back flow devices) on the campus so we can provide the required inspection reports to the authority having jurisdiction (City of Greensboro).

Key Responsibility:

Personnel Management/Supervision

Essential Tasks:

• Reviews position descriptions and applications, interviews and recommends candidates.
• Provides counseling and discipline where appropriate.
• Arranges routine tests and inspections of equipment under his responsibility.
• Determines the need and provides necessary training for Plumbing Shop personnel.
• Monitors and allocates manpower and determines funding requirements for projects assigned for the Plumbing Shop for accomplishment.
• Continually contacts members of the University community to ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction.
• Conducts safety training weekly and ensures appropriate safety precautions and regulations are observed at all times. Arranges annual safety training that is required by assessment and provides records.

Key Responsibility:

Preventative and Corrective Maintenance

Essential Tasks:

• Oversees and continually evaluates installed equipment and initiates corrective maintenance actions. Schedules preventive actions as dictated by equipment condition.
• Performs workload balancing.
• Inventories new or renovated buildings for equipment additions, assigns equipment identification codes and provide relevant information to facilitate verification and updating of PM database.
• Identifies PM schedules for each equipment item and ensures scheduled maintenance actions are completed as scheduled.
• Prepares and submits required PM reports and records.
• Continually studies the PM program and recommends changes to improve and enhance the program as it applies to system repairs.
• Performs tasks associated with renovations, new installations, and repairs.
• Determines need for and institutes equipment surveys.
• Maintains cleanliness of Plumbing shop and associated equipment rooms, and campus manholes.
• Implements changes and updates to the program.

Key Responsibility:

Renovation and New Construction

Essential Tasks:

• Performs design work for minor plumbing renovations.
• Installation of plumbing systems from own design or designs of others.
• Conducts inspections of new construction or renovation projects performed by others.
• Estimates time and materials.
• Schedules work within existing time frames and procure required materials.
• Directs the actions of in-house personnel to ensure plans and specifications are complied with.
• Maintains time and materials records and submits required reports upon completion of the project to ensure appropriate billing and historical accuracy.
• Keeps records of new equipment for new construction.

Key Responsibility:

Budget Preparation, Record Keeping, Reports, and Material Procurement.

Essential Tasks:

• Prepares operating budget relating to repair supplies and repairs/maintenance provided by outside sources.
• Maintains all required operational records using an appropriate filing system.
• Prepares and submits all daily, monthly, annual, and special reports as may be required.
• Procures necessary repair parts and materials in a timely manner to ensure all maintenance actions are not delayed unnecessarily.
• Implements changes and updates as may be required due to funding changes or unexpected emergencies.

Competency:

Knowledge - Technical

Competency Description:

• Possesses advanced-level knowledge of more than one trade or advanced knowledge in one trade applicable to the area supervised.
• Serves as a technical expert within the work unit.
• Guides, directs, and coaches others regarding the application and interpretation of technical issues.
• Applies and interprets technical knowledge to resolve unique or highly complex situations.
• Analyzes and researches appropriate solutions.
• Has an extensive understanding of programs, concepts, and practices in the most complex facility maintenance trades area, as well as a general understanding of one or more different trades areas.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Project Management

Competency Description:

• Oversees multiple, complex construction and repair activities involving multiple trade areas.
• Recommends contract variances in consultation with appropriate facilities management personnel.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Human Resources Management

Competency Description:

• Recruits, selects, develops, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates the performance of employees to retain a diverse workforce; administers and ensures compliance with human resources policies and procedures.
• Observes and assesses work; provides feedback; may provide technical supervision; develops knowledge, skills, and abilities of employees; plans for and supports employees in career development opportunities.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Leading Work Teams

Competency Description:

• Advocates and models commitment of the team decision-making process; integrates teamwork philosophy into planning and program development; provides necessary resources and removes obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.
• Develops realistic timelines and milestones; sets mid- to long-range maintenance goals and objectives, and prioritizes activities and tasks; prepares alternative plans to meet changing conditions and ensure timely task accomplishment.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Safety and Health Management

Competency Description:

• Ability to analyze and interpret agency/university safety policies and determine applicability.
• Ensures that overall safety program objectives are met, including third-party coordination (e.g., OSHA, DOL, DOI).
• Ability to anticipate safety issues and take proactive steps to maximize safe operations and measure the effectiveness of action.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Financial Management

Competency Description:

• Considers the business needs of the organization when requesting state or federal funds.
• Analyzes fiscal/budget reports; demonstrates an understanding of state and department/office budget procurement regulations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the budget process.
• Provides rationale to management for budget expenditures; adjusts budgets as appropriate or directed.
• Understands and applies financial planning strategies to develop a budget.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - 0, Finger Dexterity - O, Vision-Skilled Trades - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - F, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - F, Bending - F, Squatting - F, Crawling - O, Reaching - F

Work Environment:

Driving - Car/Truck - F, Driving - Standar/Automatic - F, Driving - Mower/Forklift - O, Location - Trees - O, Location - Air vent - O, Location - Roof - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - F, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - F, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - F, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - O, Night/Dark - O, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - O, Inside - O, Outside - O, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - O, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - O, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Overtime - O