Purpose of the Position: Leads a major subdivision of UNC Charlotte’s facilities maintenance operation of considerable scope and complexity. Manages the maintenance and repair of medium voltage electrical power distribution systems and power generation systems, low voltage commercial building and campus-wide systems, elevators, fire alarm, and fire management systems across all areas and facilities on the campus. Oversees all technical services and participates in strategic planning. Develops equipment lifecycle management perspectives on maintenance and develops initiatives to implement them. Coordinates maintenance and lifecycle perspective initiatives with the engineers and project managers of the Planning, Design, and Construction, and Engineering Services organizations. Implements a reliability-centered maintenance program within the shops’ areas of expertise and contributes to the asset management program managed by other organizational units.

Salary: $75,565 - $83,961

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree related to the area of assignment and two years of related experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Graduation from a technical college with a major in Construction Management Technology, Architectural Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology or other related technical degree and four years of progressive experience in industrial or facilities maintenance and/or construction work including some supervisory experience; or five years of progressive experience in engineering related work including some supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Job Duties: General knowledge of electrical engineering and commercial facility electrical, fire safety, power generation, and vertical lift systems to manage the maintenance and repair. Lead multiple electrical and special trades shops; manage their work and projects. Develop and implement comprehensive reliability, preventive, condition-based, and reactive maintenance programs. Ensure that employees are trained, understand, and comply with University, state, OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ASME, and other governing policies. Direct and manage emergency maintenance and safe operations during emergency situations and inclement weather at all hours and days of the year. Integrate general electrical engineering knowledge, perspective, and methodology throughout all shop activities to enhance lifecycle management of systems and energy conservation. Provide analysis and input from daily maintenance activities. Perform and lead root cause analyses (RCA) for failed systems and components. Analyze and determine new processes, procedures, materials, tools, and equipment based on RCAs.

Preferred Qualifications: Four-year engineering degree in the area of assignment and two years of related engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary and benefits are competitive; interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Search for SHRA job #009984. Applicants are subject to background checks.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.