Maintenance Mechanic

Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number
S0684

Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades

Overall Position Competency
Journey

Working Title
Maintenance Mechanic

Position Number
012038

FLSA
Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range
$45,000-$49,004

Position Summary
This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable living and learning environment within University residence halls and designated student life facilities. As a highly visible and critical member of the Housing and Residence Life team, this role regularly interacts with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and responsive maintenance across residence halls and student life facilities
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues in building systems and infrastructure
• Some knowledge across multiple trades, including plumbing, electrical/electronics, HVAC, carpentry.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable standards
• Support the overall operations and upkeep of Housing and Residence Life facilities

Division
Student Affairs

Department
Housing

Full-Time / Part- Time
Full-Time

Months per Year
12 Months

Time Limited Position
No

If time-limited, length of assignment
Not Applicable

Minimum Qualifications Notice
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.

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Technical or trade school completion helpful. * Trade certifications and/or licensure helpful. Trade specific course completion or continuing education classes in trades. * Minimum 3 years of experience in building maintenance or trade related field. * Work experience in a residential and/or educational setting. * Experience and demonstrated skill in multiple trades, the ideal candidate will have advanced skill in at least one trade preferably HVAC and/or electrical.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Schedule and Hours
Work schedule is primarily Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm. Due to the nature of position and department needs there will be occasional on call responsibilities (approximately one week per month). The employee is expected to respond to campus within 60 minutes when on-call. The employee will be compensated additionally for on-call responsibilities in accordance with UNC Asheville policy. All Housing & Residence Life staff are designated as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

Competency Profile

Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions Summary
Applicants must apply online in order to be considered.

Please include a cover letter, current resume, and a list of three professional references (with complete contact information).

Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran's Preference.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Posting Date
05/28/2026

Closing Date
06/02/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Background/E-Verify


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 . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
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.

University Safety
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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . 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.