Advanced Facilities Maintenance Technician – HVAC & BAS

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks an Advanced Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimize complex building systems in Raleigh, NC. You will troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BAS, lead projects, and mentor junior staff to ensure reliable campus operations.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration, with strong emphasis on technical leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced maintenance experience with building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler and BAS.
• Experience leading maintenance projects and mentoring technicians.
• Licenses or certifications related to HVAC, electrical, boiler operations or BAS are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, hot water, boiler, refrigeration, and building control systems.
• Diagnose complex equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement repairs safely and in compliance with codes.
• Maintain and repair temperature controls, sensors, regulators, pneumatic controls, and related building systems.
• Perform electrical work up to 600 VAC, including wiring, panels, breakers, motors, and lighting systems.
• Support life safety, sprinkler, geothermal, and other building technologies with preventive maintenance.
• Lead or mentor staff; share best practices and train others across trades.

Skills

Advanced building systems knowledge

Mentoring teammates

Project leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building automation systems (BAS)

HVAC systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Universal CFC certificate

Driver's license

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks an Advanced Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain and optimize complex building systems in Raleigh, NC. You will troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and BAS, lead projects, and mentor junior staff to ensure reliable campus operations.

The role emphasizes safety, code compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration, with strong emphasis on technical leadership and continuous improvement.