Plumbing Systems Technician

Exact hours to be determined by supervisor and selected employee.

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research. Our on-site facilities include multiple wet labs and clinical facilities as well as a vivarium and a metabolic chamber. Approximately two hours from UNC-Chapel Hill, the NRI is located on the beautiful North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, a mid-size city with a small-town feel. The institute is within walking distance of the city center which includes shops, restaurants, a minor-league ballpark, theater, and music hall of fame. We are also a short drive to Charlotte and Winston-Salem/Greensboro. The NRI offers programs that support a healthy work/life balance. We also offer professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning.

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The UNC Nutrition Research Institute ( NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.

Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual's requirements for and responses to nutrients.

NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.

The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.

We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community.

Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.

Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us!

The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.

Position Title: Plumbing Systems Technician

NOTE: This position is located in Kannapolis, NC, appx. 2 hours from UNC's main campus.

Under the direction of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor, this position provides highly skilled mechanical and technical support in maintenance, repair, fabrication, installation, procurement, and construction of plumbing systems using specialized/unique equipment and instruments. This includes related maintenance, operations, and preventive maintenance for plumbing systems for the University's academic buildings, research facilities, and faculty and student housing, located on and adjacent to the NC Research Campus, including the 125,000 sf UNC NRI building, the 100,000 sf NC State Building, and the UNC Vivarium as needed.

This position may also perform other trade discipline work (i.e. building automation, carpentry, etc) in specialty areas (Class A office and laboratory space, leased vivarium space, owned residential properties and BSL-2 and 3 environments) as needed. Additionally, this position operates assigned vehicles on and/or off campus. The ideal candidate will have the ability to apply technical knowledge and skills, occasionally modifying standard practice and procedures due to unusual situations.

This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

This position may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

- Any additional trade experience in the field of plumbing, electrical, building automation, or HVAC
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
- NC Plumbing License
- Valid NC Driver's License

Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations: ladder/stepstool climbing, bending, twisting, squatting work, and standing work

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.