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Physical Plant Planner (Time-Limited)

University of North Carolina Wilmington
$45,394 - $52,000
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Wilmington
Nov 21, 2024
Posting Details


Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax 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.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy,and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $45,394 - $52,000
Vacancy Number S02556
Position Title University Program Associate
Working Title Physical Plant Planner (Time-Limited)
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Physical Plant - 35210
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Physical Plant is responsible for the day to day operations of a complex facility. It responds to the maintenance, repair and minor alteration requests of over 5 million square feet of space, 906 acres of improved and unimproved land with a multi-million dollar annual operating budget. Areas of responsibility include housekeeping, landscaping, motor pool, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, locksmith, painting, carpentry, preventative maintenance, physical security and operations and information planning.
College Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Physical Plant Planner utilizes professional training and experience to leverage multiple computer systems and university resources, ensuring efficient, accurate, and high-quality preventative and planned maintenance. This role requires proficiency in office automation software and applications, including AiM, Windows, Outlook, and Tridium Niagara Building Automation Software. The Physical Plant Planner is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships while handling sensitive materials with discretion and tact. This position also provides consultation, support, and training for technology-based systems to supervisors throughout the facilities shops.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supporting the university's preventive maintenance program.
  • Coordinating with area supervisors to schedule preventive maintenance activities related to building maintenance and operations.
  • Managing select repair projects by ensuring documentation is uploaded and accurate, implementing innovations to work order systems, improving processing, and tracking all inspections for projects in the area as they pertain to preventive maintenance and operations.
  • Delegating work to shop staff or contractors in their designated area.
  • Assisting in the creation of scope parameters, timelines, and action plans for projects in their assigned area.
  • Organizing and managing the execution of certain Physical Plant service contracts.
  • Monitoring the computer to triage incoming work requests with the building automation software, routing appropriately, and supporting users with difficulties.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
  • Identifying trends in building systems through troubleshooting and monitoring, and reporting trends to upper management as appropriate.
  • Completing follow-up calls to clients and alerting management to critical and time-sensitive issues and/or system outages.



This position is designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even if the University is operating on an alternate schedule. This position may also assist in the removal of snow, ice, or debris as required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience

  • Working knowledge of Facilities Management principles and practices.
  • 2 years experience with in-depth utilization of Building Automation systems.
  • Experience in scheduling and determining resource requirements in trades' occupations, planning work and organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of an automated Facility Management System (FMS) such as AiM, Tririga or Maximo.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and application of maintenance techniques, scheduling and safety management.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and problem-solving abilities..
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
  • Excellent computer skills and experience tracking and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools using Microsoft office, with focus on Excel.
  • Experience scheduling work tasks and determining resource requirements in a trades and maintenance environment.

Required Certifications or licensure

  • A valid NC driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.


FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Type of Position Time-limited
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited 11/19/2027
Position Number 8427
Job Posting Date 11/21/2024
Posting Close Date 12/03/2024
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.

PLEASE NOTE:
This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to 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. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC 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.
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/34302
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