Bldg & Env Services Technician

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Building Environmental Services Technician to support the daily cleaning and upkeep of UNC’s parking decks, ensuring safe and clean facilities for students, staff, and visitors.

Duties include custodial tasks (trash, sweeping, elevators, lobbies), operating equipment (blowers, ride-on sweepers), and periodic deep cleaning (power washing stairwells, wiping handrails).

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain UNC parking decks to keep facilities safe and clean for students, staff and visitors.
• Perform custodial tasks: pick up trash, sweep drive aisles and stairwells, clean elevators and lobbies, empty trash cans, and maintain common areas.
• Operate equipment such as blowers and ride-on sweepers; perform periodic deep cleaning like power washing stairwells and wiping handrails and doors.
• Work outdoors in parking facilities and respond during adverse weather events, including snow and ice removal.

Job description

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC01 / GN03

Working Title

Position Number

Position Number 00051802

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021511

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

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

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.

Required Licenses/Certifications

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

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work, Evening work occasionally, Night work, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Shift work occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

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