Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title

Facility Maint Tech-Bldg Trade (Maintenance Mechanic)

$42,935 - $45,113 (Recruitment Range)

Final salary offers will be determined by the candidate's education, relevant experience, internal equity alignment, and departmental budgetary parameters.

• Comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, and health insurance plans.
• Retirement plan contributions with employer contributions for defined contribution or benefit plans.
• Optional disability plans.
• Tuition waiver program covering up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any UNC system university, with an additional UNC course each summer session.
• Free membership to the Campus Recreation Center.
• Free vaccine and booster shots on campus.
• Meditation and yoga sessions.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• Training and development programs through Dare to Learn Academy and Employee Assistance Program, many offered free of charge.

• Analyze work demands to adequately maintain our facilities and provide optimum customer service and satisfaction.
• Perform maintenance for all housing and residence life buildings.
• Recommend work order requests to the physical plant for major items of repair in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and lock issues.
• Work with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations to ensure maintenance supplies are stocked to meet daily needs and requirements.
• Report daily to supervisor on the condition of facilities and work being done; on the progress of special projects and the number of daily maintenance requests that are being completed.
• May work in Housing and Residence Life Warehouse as needed.

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.

• Thorough knowledge of methods used in building maintenance, repair, and renovation.
• Ability to follow plans and schedules to meet deadlines and reach desired results.
• Ability to collaborate with residence life staff, physical plant staff, contract housekeeping staff, and outside contractors on related issues and projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency using computers and iPads and various software systems.
• Strong customer service skills.

None.

Job Details:

• Vacancy Number: S02784
• Position Number: 8176
• FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
• Months per Year: 12
• Work Days:
  Monday - Friday
• Work Hours:
  
  7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Type of Position:
  Permanent
• Location:
  
  Main UNCW Campus
• Posting Date: 02/25/2026
• Posting Close Date: 03/11/2026
• Recruitment Level: Journey
• Competency Level: Journey
• College:
  Housing and Residence Life - 40010 College
• Department:
  Housing and Residence Life - 40010

• This posting will close at 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on the posting close date.

• Fully complete the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before applying.

• Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

• If no applicants meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, management may consider other applicants.

• Salary is determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UCN Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.