Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 - Real Estate Office

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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 for the Real Estate Office. *This position does not provide layoff rights and is contingent upon funding. The primary purpose of this job is to determine facility maintenance needs, prioritize needs, estimate costs, and participate in project planning. The position also performs skilled carpentry, painting, plumbing, security and lock, electrical, and mechanical work in residential and commercial buildings and properties maintained by UNR CREM.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Facilities Maintenance and Inventory
Perform routine inspections of facilities, ground, buildings, and equipment in order to identify preventive maintenance needs.
Study plans and specifications and plan project layouts according to code requirements. Determine materials required and estimated costs. Purchase materials for projects.
Inventory of equipment supplies, and parts.
Maintain logs on equipment repaired and location of equipment.
Assisting with rental property requests and emergency calls after business hours.
Other duties as assigned
Essential Qualifications
This position requires four years (4) of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two (2) 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
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
While on call on the rotation schedule, the emergencies can extend the working day for longer shifts/extended hours.
Compensation Grade
Grade 30 (Step 01 $26.25/hr)
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
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The Perks of PERS
Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. For information on contribution rates, please visit: NV PERS Contribution Rates
“I’m so thankful that I followed the path that lead me to a PERS retirement. I was able to retire at age 60 with a paycheck close to my full salary. I watched the solid performance of PERS funds for 25 years. Even in times of a poor economy, PERS kept it together! I’m completely secure and confident that my retirement will always be there for me.” – Robin F.
Rich retirement plan - Retirement Calculator
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
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