Building Environmental Tech

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is hiring a Building Environmental Tech to maintain Cone University Center and related facilities. The role follows a third-shift schedule from 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, Friday through Tuesday, 40 hours per week.

Primary duties include housekeeping, floor care, cleaning and assisting with room setups for university events. You will adhere to safety procedures, maintain high cleanliness standards, and coordinate with a shift supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Follows safety procedures and uses cleaning chemicals correctly.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain building areas to high standards, primarily Cone University Center.
• Operate equipment such as auto scrubbers, burnishers, extractors for floors and carpets.
• Stock restrooms, sanitize, clean windows, offices, dining areas, and common spaces.
• Review room reservation documents to organize daily workflow.
• Assist with custom room setups and coordinate with supervisor and student workers.

Skills

Cleaning procedures

Follow instructions

Medium to heavy lifting

Safety procedures

Tools

Auto scrubbers

Burnishers

Extractors

Job description

Building Environmental Tech

Position Information

• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Position Number: 012884
• NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC01
• Classification Title: Building Environmental Tech
• Working Title: Building Environmental Tech
• Salary Range: $35,360 - $41,353
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,360 - $37,594
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Division: Student Affairs
• Department: Student Union Activities & Rec (Adm)
• Work Unit: Cone Univ Center
• Work Schedule: The routine schedule for this third shift 40-hour position is 10:30 pm - 7:00 am; Friday - Tuesday.
• Primary Purpose of Position: The Building Services Technician has primary responsibility of housekeeping and building services activities throughout the Cone University Center to ensure the building is maintained to established unit standards during his/her shift. A technician supports the cleanliness and maintenance of spaces in and around the building as directed that best meet the needs of the university community including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, replenishing supplies & products, glass cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, wall washing, and dusting. The incumbent reports to the shift supervisor, who will coordinate the daily schedules and any special assignments, and will utilize and properly maintain cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental specifications. The incumbent may work a staggered schedule, and will serve as an essential employee during holidays, emergencies or inclement weather. This position's primary work location is Cone University Center. This position supports the Student Centers department, including all department facilities (Cone Center, Student Union, 49th Acre) as necessary, and assists with custom room set up services as necessary.
• Minimum Education/Experience: Required Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• Necessary Licenses or Certifications: Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.
• Work Location: Cone Center
• Posting date: 10/22/2026
• Closing date: 10/29/2026
• Proposed Hire Date: 10/21/2026
• Contact Information: Tony Smith

Essential Job Duties

• Technical skills required involve janitorial/housekeeping and floor care. This position can be asked to support students with custom room setups when student workers are unavailable. All hours physically worked after 4pm will entitle employee to receive an additional 10% night shift differential pay.
• Clean and maintain all building areas inside, and designated perimeter outside, to established high unit standards. The primary working location of this position is Cone University Center.
• Perform advanced operations of equipment such as auto scrubbers, burnishers, and extractors for maintaining hard floors and carpet to high unit standards.
• Perform daily tasks, including but not limited to restroom stocking, sanitizing & cleaning; windows/glass, offices, auditorium, dining areas, meeting rooms and common areas by detail cleaning all surfaces and all furnishings. Clean immediate outside perimeter of building and may include cleaning outdoor tables.
• Review and interpret computer generated room reservation documents and reports to organize daily workflow.
• Understand the needs of a variety of clients, responding to customer requests in a timely manner, and appreciates the importance of clients in the work environment.
• Recognize potential problems in service, and address and resolve promptly.
• Treat customers courteously and with respect at all times, and sustain productive customer relationships. Interact with clients, including students, visitors, staff, faculty, and administrators, in a friendly, open and accepting manner.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Understand role within the organization and display positive, professional behavior. Assist co-workers to even out workloads during peak periods.
• Follow all prescribed safety procedures and regulations related to Departmental/University policy and equipment standards. Take action to correct and report hazards. Attend all mandatory and recommended safety and SkillPort workshops.
• Assist student workers assigned to perform custom room setups as needed. Ensure all rooms are clean and meet all safety requirements and standards. Custom room setup furniture includes tables, chairs, podiums, staging, pianos, room dividers, and other furnishings inside and outside the facility as requested. Follow instructions provided by supervisor and department leadership and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Must have ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, be able to comprehend written set-up reports, and interpret room diagrams. Must have a demonstrated record of dependability and performance stability and of consistently meeting the day-to-day demands of the job.
• Computer literate and willingness to learn new programs required.
• Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds.
• Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Professional cleaning / janitorial experience, floor care knowledge.
• Applicant must be self-motivated, able to take direction well, and have a demonstrated record of dependability and performance stability.
• Must have ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, be able to comprehend written set-up reports, and interpret room diagrams as well as have the ability to properly use and care for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in Building Environmental Services and floor care functions.
• Computer literate and willingness to learn new programs.
• Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures; ability to work with student workers; ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.