Maintenance Team Lead

The Maintenance Team Lead provides frontline supervisory oversight and hands-on technical support for the daily preventative and reactive maintenance operations of University Residence Halls and other Student Life areas. Reporting to the Associate Director of Facilities, this position leads a team of maintenance mechanics in ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained environments. The Team Lead serves as a primary point of contact for maintenance coordination, quality control, and staff development within Housing and Residence Life. Trades and systems that the maintenance team works in and around on a routine basis include plumbing, electrical/electronics, HVAC, fire protection, carpentry, and locksmith.

The purpose of this position is to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable living and learning environment in the residence halls and designated student life areas of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. This position is highly visible throughout the department and the University. This position interacts on a frequent basis with students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the University. All Housing and Residence Life staff are expected to represent the department and university well in these interactions.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

The schedule is primarily Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm. Due to the nature of position and department needs there will be occasional weekend or after hours work. In most cases these are scheduled in advance. There may be times where this position would be asked to fill in for the on-call rotation and if so they are compensated accordingly. All Housing and Residence Life staff are designated as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.