Maintenance Repair Worker 3 (Grounds), Facilities Management [R0152610]

About the role

The Maintenance Repair Worker 3 (Grounds) position in Facilities Management at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) performs semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and maintain buildings, facilities, and equipment. The incumbent possesses a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of campus grounds, including parking lot and sidewalk maintenance;
• Aid other trades regarding underground installation and general repairs;
• Operate light to medium equipment, such as backhoe, trencher, forklift, dump truck, compactor, core drill, power saw, street sweeper, and steam pressure washer;
• Repairs to existing or installation of concrete or other cast surfaces, including grading, compacting, forming, pouring, finishing, and setting pavers;
• Installation of both cold and hot asphalt using proper application techniques;
• Maintenance and repair of outdoor fixtures, including fences (block and chain link);
• Installation of various types of signage (concrete, directional, and roadway).

Requirements

• Two years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the relevant building and/or mechanical trades;
• One year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker II in Nevada State service;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above;
• A valid class C driver’s license at the time of appointment and all certifications and licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certification;
• Dust Control;
• Boom Lift within 6 months of hire.

Commitment to Diversity and Campus Values

The successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Benefits

• 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;
• 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;
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard;
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants.

How to Apply

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.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Candidates

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0152610” in the search box.

Profile of the University

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) was founded in 1957 and is comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Safety and Security Statement

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.