Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician -

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC seeks an Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician (#270031) to support the maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of campus facilities and equipment. This on-site role covers building systems, kitchen equipment, plumbing, electrical, and related assets, with a focus on reliability and safety.

The successful candidate will read work orders, perform diagnostics, and coordinate with campus partners while ensuring timely service

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in building trades (appliance repair, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, manuals, and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Respond to service requests and support facility improvement projects.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and uptime of building systems and assets.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Trade skills

Reading diagrams

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Plumbing tools

HVAC equipment

Job description

Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician - #270031

Position Summary

Working Title Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician - #270031

Department Catamount Dining

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being subject to the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA). The primary purpose of this position is to support the maintenance and operation of Auxiliary Services facilities, equipment, and building systems. Working under the direction of the Campus Services Maintenance Technician, this position performs maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout Auxiliary Services facilities. The position performs a variety of maintenance assignments involving facility systems, commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, carpentry repairs, and related building assets. The position helps ensure equipment uptime, supports preventive maintenance programs, responds to service requests, and assists with facility improvement projects required to support continued operational growth and increased service demands. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

• Working knowledge of building maintenance and repair practices, including experience in one or more trades areas such as appliance repair, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general facilities maintenance.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facility assets using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, equipment manuals, diagrams, and technical instructions and apply them to maintenance assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide responsive customer service, and work independently while coordinating with supervisors, vendors, and campus partners as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $46,000 - $52,000

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week

Number of Hours per Week 40

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Salary Band Range

Salary Band Range $35,099 - $74,402

Salary Grade

Salary Grade 65

Open Date

Open Date 10/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/05/2026

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• List of references

Optional Documents

• DD-214
• NGB 23A (RPAS)
• DD256 or NGB22

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:

• 2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.

• Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
• Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans are also available.
• Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.