Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

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.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may
not be applicable to all positions.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Locksmith, and Window/Floor/Wall Maintenance. Journey skill level in multiple trades - Carpentry, Plumbing, Locks, Electrical, and HVAC.

Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Locksmith, and Window/Floor/Wall Maintenance.

7:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday, will also be required to work move in weekend each year. This position is subject to being called in for emergencies at any time. Will also be included in an after hour emergency call back rotation.

Heavy lifting in excess of 50-100 pounds, pushing, pulling, kneeing, extensive walking and working on ladders and scaffolding. Work environment will include dust, dirt and light fumes; must be able to wear a respirator.

Knowledge-Technical: Performs a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard building systems. Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Mentors other technicians.

Problem Solving: Identifies facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis, and identifies options for solving those problems. Solve unusual facility maintenance problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action. Gathers and analyzes/interprets information to better understand the nature of the problem. May seek input from subordinates, peers, and/or managers in the decision-making process in order to solve the problem. Evaluates options and chooses appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Makes sure that problem is appropriately addressed.

Client/Customer Service: Identifies options, develops solutions, and takes action when responding to customer requests. Satisfies individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities. Assesses or checks with customer to ensure solution meets request. Develops effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work units' goals. Reviews customer requests and seeks clarification as needed.