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MRO Support Associate

Employer
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Location
Greensboro, NC
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Requisition Number:

S3165

Position Number:

003364

Position Classification Title:

Support Services Associate

Functional Title:

MRO Support Associate

Position Type:

Staff

University Information:

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary:

The MRO Support Associate oversees and manages all Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) parts, supplies, and consumables, serving as the central hub for shipping and receiving activities that support Facilities Services operations. Maintains a real-time inventory control system using the TMA order management platform to ensure timely response to campus service needs. Responsibilities include inventory data entry, tracking product cost and location, and auditing inventory reports to reflect campus expenditures accurately. Provides logistical support for key Facilities Operations functions such as customer service, work order systems, uniform program administration, and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliance.

· 15% – Customer Service· 15% – Contract Management· 60% – Maintaining Inventory Operations· 10% – Safety Compliance

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY.

Alternate Option:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  1. Name,
  2. Company Name,
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range:

$42,344 - $47,327

Org #-Department:

Facility Services Housekeeping - 56408

Work Hours of Position:

7:30 A.M - 4:30 P.M., M-F

Number of Months per Year:

12

Job Family:

Administrative & Managerial

Career Banded Title:

Support Services Associate

Open Date:

09/10/2026

Close Date:

09/24/2026

FTE :

1.000

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Key Responsibility:

Customer Service – Customer Relations Support

Essential Tasks:

  • Be a resource for marts, supplies, and consumable procurement in support of the Facilities Operations organization, completing their work.
  • Work to minimize the time the FO organization spends quiring the materials needed to do their jobs.

Key Responsibility:

Contract Management

Essential Tasks:

  • Maintain, develop, and reconcile Facilities Services financial records related to MRO stores.
  • Audit all financial transactions recorded in departmental logs.
  • Research and resolve financial discrepancies in a timely manner.
  • Process purchasing transactions, including requisition, receiving, and payment.
  • Review bills upon receipt for accuracy and reasonableness.
  • Research and resolve past due amounts or billing errors.
  • Log consumption and costs in appropriate vendor or departmental records.
  • Prepare and facilitate timely payment to vendors.

Key Responsibility:

Managing Inventory Operations – Leads initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance programs and processes.

Essential Tasks:

  • Assist with purchasing of inventory, including consumables, equipment parts, and supplies for both Maintenance and Housekeeping.
  • Stock and maintain inventory of campus consumables, equipment parts, and supplies.
  • Maintain the physical condition of all MRO Stores locations.
  • Implement new storage scenarios as needed to optimize space and organization.
  • Provide resources and training for accessing and inputting data into the electronic inventory management system.
  • Assist with product evaluation and selection based on departmental needs and resources.
  • Monitor and maintain accurate parts inventory levels.

Key Responsibility:

Safety Compliance

Essential Tasks:

  • Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and booklets for campus use to ensure OSHA compliance.
  • Ensure all chemical storage meets requirements of OSHA, OSHR, and OSFM.
  • Conduct quarterly reviews of Facility Services MSDS books for accuracy and completeness.
  • Review departmental root cause analyses to identify organizational failures and corrective actions.

Key Responsibility:

Administrative Duties

Essential Tasks:

  • Ensure all inventory is properly maintained and distributed in coordination with Facilities Operations, Maintenance, Repair, and Custodial teams.
  • Update TMA (or other CMMS systems) regularly to keep inventory metrics and stock levels accurate and current.

Competency:

Customer Service

Competency Description:

  • Ability to inform customers of services available.
  • Ability to respond to inquiries orally or by personal contact and written correspondence.
  • Ability to assist customers and/or vendors to ensure delivery of quality product.
  • Ability to provide input in establishing customer service standards.
  • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with community, faculty, staff, students, and/or vendors.
  • Ability to resolve customer and/or vendor problems.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Mathematics

Competency Description:

  • Full knowledge of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
  • Full knowledge in receiving and disbursing cash and inventory/merchandise.
  • Ability to resolve standard problems and consult with or make recommendations to supervisor for resolution of non-standard errors or problems.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Communication - Oral

Competency Description:

  • Ability to lead by example in overcoming communication problems in the work area.
  • Knowledge of the chain of communication, who to contact and when.
  • Ability to communicate sufficient information to keep the supervisor informed.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Sales and Promotions

Competency Description:

  • Full knowledge of sources of supply, market factors, products, and commodities being purchased.
  • Ability to develop advertising and promotional plans.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Program Knowledge/Records Administration

Competency Description:

  • Ability to perform a variety of broad functions within assigned area.
  • Ability to apply a complete understanding of the information in order to extrapolate key data elements.
  • Ability to utilize, reconcile and manipulate information for management reports.
  • May require the ability to serve as lead worker.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Competency:

Managing Work and Performance

Competency Description:

  • May require the ability to plan and assign work, review performance, and provide suggestions and give instructions for improving work.
  • Ability to oversee and train other staff.

Competency Level:

Advanced

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - F, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - C, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Reaching - O

Work Environment:

Inside - C, Overtime - R

Organization

UNCG at a Glance

Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. 

With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.

UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.

The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.

As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.

Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.

UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences

The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.

Achievements & Accolades

UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/

Challenging Academic Programs

U.S. News & World Report ranked three UNCG online programs among the best in the nation in the 2015 list of Best Online Programs.

UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.

The graduate program in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies has earned a Top 10 ranking by the The HDFS Report.

Supportive Environment

UNCG is a Military Friendly School for the fourth straight year, putting it in the top 15 percent of colleges and universities nationwide that are doing the most to support veterans and ensure their success.

UNCG is ranked among the best colleges for your money nationwide by College Factual, a new site that guides students through the college selection process.

The Education Trust singles out UNCG among the nation’s universities for its success at closing the gap in graduation rates between black and white students.

Engaged Community

For the fifth year in a row, UNCG has earned the “Tree Campus USA” designation for promoting healthy trees and encouraging the spirit of conservation. 

UNCG’s innovative dynamic mailbox system has been honored as one of University Business Magazine’s Models of Efficiency.

For the eighth consecutive year, UNCG is highlighted on Washington Monthly’s list of American universities that contribute most to the public good.

Careers at UNCG

UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.

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336-334-5009
Location
723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
United States

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