Building and Environmental Technician

UNCG

Greensboro (NC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 35,000

Full time

21 hours ago

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Job summary

University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks a Building and Environmental Technician to perform general and detail cleaning in academic and administrative spaces across campus. The role emphasizes customer service, floor care, and support for special projects, with daily work hours 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Requires ability to handle medium to heavy physical work and follow instructions; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to follow instructions.
Capable of medium to heavy physical work; training and experience may vary.
High School Diploma or GED required; related higher education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

General and Detail Cleaning across campus areas.
Customer Service: respond to inquiries and assist supervision.
Carpeted and hard surface floor care tasks as assigned.
Handle special projects and moves of university property.

Skills

Cleaning procedures knowledge

Follow instructions

Medium to heavy physical work

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment knowledge

Job description

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Name,

Company Name,

Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S3175

Position Number

Position Number 011072

Position Classification Title

Functional Title

Functional Title Building and Environmental Technician

Position Type

Position Type Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

The position is responsible for general and detail cleaning in academic, administrative, and performance buildings on campus. This position also completes floor care, has good customer service skills, and completes other special projects such as furniture supply moves within the academic buildings on campus. Supervisor may assign other job-related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.
General and Detail Cleaning – 60%
Customer Service – 10%
Floor Care – 15%
Special Projects – 15%
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Special note: this is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA . Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

At least six (6) months of directly related experience.
Previous working experience at a higher learning institution.
One to two years of experience
High School Diploma or GED

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

Name,

Company Name,

Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.

Email Address

Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $33,540 - $34,320

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Facility Services Housekeeping - 56408

Work Hours of Position

Work Hours of Position 7:30AM - 4:30 PM, M-F

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Posting Requirements

Job Family

Job Family Institutional Services

Career Banded Title

Open Date

Open Date 11/09/2026

Close Date

Close Date 11/23/2026

FTE

FTE 1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

If other, please indicate

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility

General and Detail Cleaning

1. Cleaning Responsibilities – Expected to perform general and detail cleaning in private and public areas to include (but not limited to) hallways, stairwells, elevators, restrooms/locker rooms, entrance areas, lobbies, gymnasiums, classrooms, lounges, auditoriums, dressing rooms, offices, suites, housekeeping areas and other areas per the assigned cleaning routine or as assigned by supervision.
2. Daily Maintenance Responsibilities – Policies public areas per assigned routine or as directed. This includes restocking supplies and removing trash from restrooms, breakrooms, hallways, lounge areas and other areas as assigned. Also maintains floor areas in public spaces multiple time throughout assigned work hours.

Key Responsibility

Customer Service

Strives to improve level of customer satisfaction and provides a service that meets both internal and external customers expectations on a routine basis. Handles routine inquiries and advises supervisor of complaints from customer. Whenever possible, assists supervisor with resolution of problem. Demonstrates professional and positive interactions with customers daily.

Key Responsibility

Carpeted Floor Areas – Perform daily floor care tasks as assigned such as vacuuming and stain prevention. Perform periodic floor care tasks to include, but not limited extraction, bonneting and other processes deemed necessary or assigned by supervision.
2. Hard Surface Floor Areas -
a) Dust mops daily and mops as scheduled to remove excess dirt and to preserve finish. Cleans baseboards regularly or as scheduled by supervisor. Use of labor saving equipment (scrubbers) is required if the equipment is available.
b) Performs periodic floor maintenance such as stripping, top scrubbing, refinishing, and other related tasks as assigned by supervision.
3. Safety – Understands notifies and reports safety hazards and corrective actions that must be taken regarding the accident, as required by OSHA .
4. Training – Completes professional development instruction each fiscal year as directed.
5. Sustainability – Correctly utilizes recycling receptacles as instructed by OWRR to assist in UNCG’s commitment to sustainability as a core value of institutional operations.

Key Responsibility

Special Projects/Additional Duties

1. Moves – Coordinates with customer and communicates with supervision to ensure customer satisfaction. Utilizes departmental labor-saving equipment to ensure safe and effective transportation of university property.
2. Event Coverage/Weekend Projects – Coordinates with supervisor for directions and expectations and other duties as assigned by supervision and/or event staff.
3. Exterior Building Projects – Responsible for outside areas (including porches) up to 25 feet from any building entrance. This includes outdoor waste receptacles, cigarette urns, pressure washing, leaf blowing/sweeping and snow removal.
4. Additional Duties – Additional duties including (but not limited to) aiding in the training of new staff members, monitoring and restocking supply closets throughout assigned facility, and additional tasks as assigned by supervision.

Competency

Competency Knowledge Technical

Competency Description

Reads work schedules and diagrams of buildings to arrive at the assigned work area on a timely basis. Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, dusting, disinfecting, vacuuming, etc., to keep working areas in a clean and orderly condition. Fills dispensers, such as tissue and soap dispensers, with the proper product and amount. Mows and trims lawns and shrubberies to a height using hand and power trimmers, and performs other grounds keeping tasks as requested.

Competency Level Contributing

Competency

Competency Customer Service

Competency Description

Listens and responds to customer needs promptly and respectfully.

Competency Level Contributing

Competency

Competency Communication

Competency Description

Listens to instructions, asks necessary questions to complete tasks.

Competency Level Contributing

Competency

Competency Safety & Health Compliance

Competency Description

Recognizes and follows dispenser directions to properly mix cleaning chemicals.

Competency Level Contributing

Competency

Competency Interpersonal Skills

Competency Description

Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed.

Competency Level Contributing

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Reading - C, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - F, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - F, Squatting - O, Reaching - O, Finger Dexterity - F

Work Environment Inside - F, Outside - F, Ventilation ConditionsDust - F, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - O, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - O, Chemical Spills - F, Infectious Bacteria - O, Overtime - R

Required Documents

Resume/CV

List of References

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
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