Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 (HVAC), Facilities Management [R0152838]

About the role

The Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 position involves performing a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades to repair, construct, and maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water treatment systems within manufacturer and facility specifications, coordinating with water treatment vendors as needed.
• Inspect and verify the proper operation of pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, strainers, valves, and chemical feed systems to ensure efficient and reliable performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, air handlers, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and other building equipment, including seasonal start-up and shutdown procedures, filter replacement, coil and basin cleaning, water level monitoring, and heating system inspections.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot boilers, air handlers, HVAC systems, cooling towers, and related mechanical equipment to identify deficiencies, equipment failures, and system malfunctions. Determine and implement appropriate corrective actions to restore safe and efficient operation.
• Provide maintenance and repair support across multiple skilled trades, including plumbing, building systems, and structural maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and preventive maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with facility standards and support equipment reliability.
• May serve as a lead worker or first line supervisor to semi-skilled or general labor staff such as maintenance repair workers, part time and temporary workers; maintain assigned equipment and facility records and prepare related reports.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• A valid class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and all certifications and licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• A valid class C driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and all certifications and licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package including: Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays; Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision; Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs; No state income tax; Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools; Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents; Perks/programs such as Employee recognition and appreciation programs, UNLV athletics ticket discounts, Statewide employee purchase program discounts, RebelCard discounts on and off campus, Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost, Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles, Connect with colleagues with shared interests, Personal and professional development opportunities, A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard; Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

Pay

Grade 30, Step 1, salary $54,810.00. In accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 284.170, initial appointments to classified positions typically begin at Step 1 of the assigned grade. A "Step" refers to the specific rate of pay within a grade, as determined by the Division of Human Resources.

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

To apply, submit a letter of interest (cover letter) and a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. If you are a veteran, please attach your DD-214 or other applicable official documentation to your application as evidence of Veterans or Disabled Veteran’s status. Attach ALL documents in the CV/Resume attachment section when applying. If you do not attach a cover letter your application will be incomplete. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. The resume must have a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as a part of each job; applicants must demonstrate that they qualify for this position. Education (including High School) and experience must be clearly documented. Your application will NOT be moved forward if your application is incomplete. Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair. This recruitment will close at midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on August 10, 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. If you are a veteran or eligible family member, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about resources and support for veterans at UNLV Veterans Services (https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/veterans), or reach out to us at vetjobseekers@unlv.edu. Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support. For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.