Employment Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Vacancy ID: P019017

Position Summary/Description:

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $5,639 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE :

$2,819.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,819.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

This Emergency Generator Lead Technician is in the Life Safety maintenance area of Building Services and provides leadership for 1st and 2nd shifts. The positions repairs and maintains complex diesel fuel delivery systems that employ electronic/digital and mechanical controls plus day tank staging. At times, the position also reworks overly complex systems to provide more reliable fuel delivery methods.

The position also inspects, tests, and maintains diesel fire pump engines in accordance with NFPA 20 and NFPA 25 standards. Preventive maintenance and repair on small engine equipment including but not limited to portable generators, pressure washers, blowers, gas operated saws, etc.; and makes repairs to heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes and skid steers.

Installs and repairs any required electrical raceways and conductors needed to support systems maintained by the Generator shop.

Requirements on campus have increased tremendously in conjunction with the needs of served departments such as with animal and BSL3 research labs. Design trends have utilized common generators between multiple buildings with complex transfer switches requiring an understanding of load shedding and control systems with programming to manage adding and subtracting loads to properly balance KW load on the generator systems and satisfy building needs which can include mixed office, lab, and animal quarters, etc. This includes ensuring critical loads such as fire pumps are maintained without overloading infrastructure, emissions, and maintenance needs. This position must become knowledgeable of these requirements and ensure these systems comply. During the service of generators and other equipment, changes motor oil, antifreeze, hydraulic fluids, washes and cleans equipment and general areas, paints equipment for protection and aesthetics, and maintains a clean and organized shop area and service vehicle.

Provides emergency response during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.