Bldg & Env Services Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a Bldg & Env Services Technician - Journey to support daily cleaning and upkeep of UNC parking decks in Chapel Hill, ensuring safe and clean facilities for students, staff, and visitors.

The role involves outdoor work in parking facilities, operating cleaning equipment, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing deep cleaning tasks such as power washing stairs and wiping handrails. Evening shift, 40 hours per week, full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work and follow instructions.
• Experience with custodial and cleaning tasks is preferred.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs and up to 100 lbs with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and upkeep of UNC’s parking decks to ensure safe, clean facilities.
• Operate equipment such as blowers and ride-on sweepers; deep cleaning tasks as needed.

Tools

Power sweeper

Job description

Department:

Transportation-225701

Career Area:

Parking and Transportation

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

09/30/2026

Application Deadline:

10/13/2026

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Bldg & Env Services Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC01 / GN03

Working Title:

Bldg & Env Services Technician

Position Number:

00051802

Vacancy ID:

P021423

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

1:30 Pm – 10:00PM

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$35,000 - $38,722

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Notice to Applicants:

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,000 employees, and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has approximately 94 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare-free-at-boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Position Summary:

This position supports the daily cleaning and upkeep of UNC’s parking decks to ensure safe and clean facilities for students, staff, and visitors. Duties focus primarily on custodial and cleaning tasks within parking garages, including picking up trash, sweeping drive aisles and stairwells, cleaning elevators and lobbies, emptying trash cans, and maintaining common areas throughout the decks. Work includes both manual cleaning and operating equipment such as blowers and ride-on sweepers to maintain the facilities.
This position also performs periodic deep cleaning tasks such as power washing stairwells, wiping handrails and doors, and cleaning elevator interiors. The role requires working outdoors in parking facilities and responding during adverse weather events, including snow and ice removal from decks and pedestrian areas.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. NOTE: Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Management Preferences:

Previous experience in operating a rear-steered utility vehicle (power sweeper). Possess good customer service and communication skills.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

This position reports in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and move up to 100 lbs. with or without accommodation, climb ladders, stairs, bend, and stoop.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Evening work, Evening work occasionally, Night work, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Shift work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally