Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.

For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Posting Details

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department

Center for Marine Science - 30600

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/37522

Vacancy Number

TSP5564PST

Working Title

SHRA Temporary Aquaculture Systems Technician

Job Title

Program Associate III

Temp Position Type

SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Operations & Skilled Trades

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Responsibilities include:

Focused, hands-on, trades-type work in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing areas with emphasis on aquatic systems.
Working closely with the Aquaculture Systems Technician and the Research Operations Manager to maintain support system equipment at both aquaculture plants and pumping stations.

Additional duties for this position include:

Fabrication tasks in support of facility improvements for the support of funded research programs. Working with existing staff to fabricate the needed components to improve the cost effectiveness of CMS operational support team.
Electrical installation or troubleshooting components.
Operating vessel to inspect and clean pump intakes.
PVC welding to fabricate/repair facility components

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and
experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preferred Knowledge:

Closed and open recirculating aquaculture systems.
Automated monitoring systems.
Water quality relating to the needs of aquaculture.
Sand filters, UV sterilizers, foam fractionators, and chillers.
Fluid dynamics and pump dynamics to achieve maximum flow desired.
Hydraulic systems and high and low pressure air compressors.

Preferred Skills:

Electrical: Voltmeter and ammeter for diagnosis and repair replacement.
Mechanical: Repair electric motors, hydraulic lift equipment, low or high pressure air compressors, and small gasoline engines/generators.
Plumbing: Repair leaks, rebuild valves, fabricate or modify sections of piping under pressure.

Preferred Abilities:

Access/diagnose malfunctioning equipment for mechanical, electrical, or fluid flow problems.
Read and understand blue prints and electrical diagrams.
Demonstrate and understand appropriate terminology involved in mechanical, carpentry, electrical and plumbing trade work.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Use computers and other electronic devices for writing memos and e-mail, and for monitoring complex electronic systems.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Days

M-F with some evening and weekend possible

Hours Per Week

40 hours

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$22/hr - $25/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Posting Date

10/03/2025

Job Closing Date

10/08/2025

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Single Incumbent

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

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