Overview
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Position Summary Information
Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician-Mechanical Trades
Working Title Welder/Steam Technician
Location Boone, NC
Job Category 7
Position Number 093851
Department Facilities Operations – Mechanical Engineering – 410220
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
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.
Trainee/Apprenticeship: 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. After successful completion of a one year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s), the position can be updated to the Contributing Level.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may
not be applicable to all positions.
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
Maintenance and repair of campus steam, condensate, water distribution, and collection infrastructure.
Maintenance, repair, and replacement of steam valves, pressure regulators, condensate pumps, and condensate traps.
Repair, fabrication, and installation of metal components and equipment across campus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Employee provides technical knowledge and expertise in the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and installation of underground campus steam and condensate systems as well as associated system components.
In addition, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of building mechanical, steam, and hydronic systems.
Also performs maintenance, repair, and installation of the campus water distribution system when required.
Ability to weld various types of metal. Ability to operate University owned vehicles with a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Some knowledge of steam and condensate systems.
Welding certification and experience in cutting pipe and steel.
History of good work ethic and teamwork skills.
Some knowledge of welding practices for stainless steel and aluminum.
Commercial Driver’s License.
Type of Position Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
An eight hour day between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Schedule may vary due to work load and service activities. Work may be required past normal eight hour day, weekends, and/or holidays. This position is subject to primary and secondary call back schedules.
This position is Mandatory and required to work during adverse weather events and emergency closures.
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff Yes
Physical Demands of Position
Employee will be subject to several extremes of heat, cold, dust and dirt on a daily basis. Heavy lifting in excess of 100 pounds is also required on a limited basis. Call back situations may necessitate emergency repairs in extremes of inclimate weather.
Overall Competency Level Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range $31,200 – $37,100
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Knowledge-Technical: Performs a limited variety of recurring and related tasks/functions using easily understood steps/processes/functions/applications to perform corrective and preventive maintenance or construction of facilities. Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting simple facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. More complex issues are typically referred to a higher level technician. Skilled at operating basic tools and equipment of assigned trade(s).
Work-Coordination: Understands objectives and priorities related to activities and tasks in order to follow plans and scheduled projects. Recognizes and obtains required equipment, materials, and tools that are needed to do the job. Accomplishes tasks within established timeframes. Understands obstacles/roadblocks, by following prescribed processes to ensure timely task accomplishment.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 12/02/2022
Closing Date 12/18/2022
Competency Level Statement If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.
Special Instructions to Applicants
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Search Chair Name Greg Gant
Search Chair Email gantgj@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Departmental Information
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/37449
Posting Number 201502110P