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

Job description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.

- Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

- Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.  If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or unlvjobs@unlv.edu .

Job Description The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Maintenance Repair Worker 3 (Grounds), Facilities Management [R0152610]   ROLE of the POSITION Maintenance Repair Workers perform semi-skilled work in the building and mechanical trades to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, facilities and equipment. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to: maintenance of campus grounds, with work relating to parking lot and sidewalk maintenance; assist other trades regarding underground installation and general repairs; operate light to medium equipment, to include 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, to include 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, to include fences (block and chain link); installation of various types of signage (concrete, directional, and roadway).

The normal shift will be Monday-Friday from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm but may be required to work extended hours and weekends on occasions and be able to respond to emergencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Two years of experience performing semi-skilled work in the relevant building and/or mechanical trades; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker II in Nevada State service; 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

- Forklift Certification, Dust Control, and Boom Lift within 6 months of hire

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES A 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.

SALARY Grade 27, Step 1, salary $48,504.24.

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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

- 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

- 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 .

HOW TO APPLY THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED CLOSING DATE BELOW BASED ON VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.

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 coevr 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 July 28, 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 .

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.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 34,000 students and more than 4,451 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 186,000 degrees, producing more than 151,000 alumni around the world. 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. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at:  http://www.unlv.edu   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 exten