Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician I/II/III/IV

Salary : $27,227.20 - $48,547.20 Annually
Location : Florence, Alabama
Job Type: Staff
Division: Business & Financial Affairs
Department: Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/28/2025
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information, is not available for most faculty positions.
Description

This position works on a multi-disciplinary team covering a variety of technical trades. The maintenance technician position provides operations and maintenance support of all building systems on campus. There are four multi-craft maintenance technician levels, requiring a varying level of experience and skill. Selected applicants will be placed into the most applicable level based on the application process. We have multiple openings available.

Salary will be based on the level the successful applicants' qualifications and experience as they relate to the ranges below.
MCMT I: Grade 514
MCMT II: Grade 513
MCMT III: Grade 512
MCMT IV: Grade 511
Essential Job Duties

Job duties vary in complexity based on MCMT level of the selected candidate(s). Basic duties are listed below.

• Troubleshoot and repair commercial equipment involving electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems;
• Perform preventative maintenance activities;
• Utilize current maintenance work order system to enter, track, and complete work orders;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• MCMT IV Only - Act as the lead for other I,II, II MCMT's, as requested, including:
  • Assigning and directing the work of skilled laborers;
  • Reporting to manager information about major projects;
  • Reporting to manager regarding employee performance;
  • Subbing for absent staff, when needed;
  • Filling in for supervisor, upon request.

Additional Duties

• Assist with other trades, technicians, etc. upon request of supervisor;
• Perform special project type duties upon request.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse array of students, faculty, staff, vendors, and the general public;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to deadlines and priorities;
• Ability to multi-task;
• Basic computer skills;
• Ability to troubleshoot and utilize critical-thinking skills;
• Proven safety record;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction;
• Basic knowledge of computerized work order systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical or trade degree, certification, or three years of equivalent experience is required.
• MCMT I - Three years of facilities maintenance experience required; proficient in two of the following trades with a basic knowledge of the remaining (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, mechanical systems, and controls);
• MCMT II - Three to five years of facilities maintenance experience required; proficient in three of the following trades with a basic knowledge of the remaining (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, mechanical systems, and controls);
• MCMT III - Five + years of facilities maintenance experience required; advanced knowledge in three of the following trades with a basic knowledge of the remaining (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, mechanical systems, and controls);
• MCMT IV - Five + years of facilities maintenance experience required; expert knowledge in three of the following trades with a proficient knowledge of the remaining (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, piping, mechanical systems, and controls); as well as supervisory experience.

Competency Definitions:

• Basic - level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job.
• Proficient - able to successfully complete tasks independently with occasional assistance from an expert.
• Advanced - able to successfully complete tasks independently without assistance.
• Expert - able to provide guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations
Current, valid driver's license is required.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email or call 256.765.4291, option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.
Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2025.
UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $649.45 $649.45
+Child(ren) $422.13 $649.45 $1,071.58
+Spouse $649.45 $649.45 $1,298.90
+Spouse & Child(ren) $746.22 $649.45 $1,395.67
UNA also provides dental coverage through The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium
Employee $0.00 $27.54 $27.54
Family $36.34 $27.54 $63.88
UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is As a member of the , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University.
This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is

Retirement Plans

The is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2024

• Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
• Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

- this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

- this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.
The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
• Cancer Insurance - Allstate
• Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
• Life Insurance - Symetra
• Accident Coverage - Symetra
• Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
• Vision Insurance - VSP
• Air Evac Lifeteam
• Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

Paid Time Off
- Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.
- Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.
- Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays.

Miscellaneous Benefits

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a technical or trade degree, certification, and/or three years of equivalent experience?

• No, none.
• Yes, a technical/trade/associate's degree.
• Yes a certification.
• Yes, three years of equivalent experience.

03

Do you have a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have supervisory experience?

• No
• Yes

05

How many years of facilities maintenance experience do you have?

• None
• Less than three years
• Three years of experience
• More than three but less than five years
• More than five years

06

What level of experience do you have with electrical work?

• Basic - level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job.
• Proficient - able to successfully complete tasks independently with occasional assistance from an expert.
• Advanced - able to successfully complete tasks independently without assistance.
• Expert - able to provide guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used.

07

What level of experience do you have with HVAC work?

• Basic - level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job.
• Proficient - able to successfully complete tasks independently with occasional assistance from an expert.
• Advanced - able to successfully complete tasks independently without assistance.
• Expert - able to provide guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used.

08

What level of experience do you have with plumbing work?

• Basic - level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job.
• Proficient - able to successfully complete tasks independently with occasional assistance from an expert.
• Advanced - able to successfully complete tasks independently without assistance.
• Expert - able to provide guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used.

09

What level of experience do you have with mechanical systems work?

• Basic - level of experience gained in a classroom and/or experimental scenarios or as a trainee on-the-job.
• Proficient - able to successfully complete tasks independently with occasional assistance from an expert.
• Advanced - able to successfully complete tasks independently without assistance.
• Expert - able to provide guidance, troubleshoot, and answer questions related to this area of expertise and the field where the skill is used.

Required Question

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