Building Environmental Technician

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Building Environmental Technician – Contributing to maintain clean and sanitary conditions across classrooms, labs, offices and common areas on campus. Roles include custodial services, equipment upkeep, and routine reporting to the BES Supervisor.

This permanent full-time position offers flexible hours between 20 and 40 per week, with background checks as part of the process; a strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with institutional housekeeping and floor care preferred.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, power tools and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for academic buildings, offices, studios, and state buildings.
• Maintain equipment and report needs to BES Supervisor.
• Assist in testing and recommending supplies and equipment.
• Follow Facilities Management and UNC Charlotte policies.

Skills

Cleaning procedures knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Medium to heavy physical work

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power tools

Chemicals handling

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This is an ongoing applicant pool of Building Environmental Technicians – Contributing for the Facilities Management department only.

Full time = 40 hours per week.

Part time=20 hours per week. All shifts are subject to change based on Department / University needs without prior notice at the University’s discretion.

You only need to apply for this Building Environmental Technician – Contributing position once during the posting period – your application will be valid for the open period of 10/27/2026 - 04/30/2027.

Candidates that are conditionally selected to fill a vacant position must successfully pass a background check before their hire is approved.

The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.

Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

• Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.

Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job duties section of previous employment).

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.

• These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week 20-40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number BES006

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC01

Classification Title

Classification Title

Working Title

Salary Range

Salary Range $33,540 -$35,360

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $35,360

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit

Full time = 40 hours per week.

Part time=20 hours per week. All shifts are subject to change based on Department / University needs without prior notice at the University’s discretion.

Mandatory Personnel

These positions are designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, the employee is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

To maintain clean and sanitary conditions in classrooms, labs, lecture halls, offices, common areas, restrooms, and various other areas within Academic, Athletic, and Administrative buildings on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

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.

Building Environmental Services ( BES ) Technician performs custodial services support for the University. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Clean and care for academic buildings, offices, studios, and other State buildings.
• Maintain equipment, return to designated storage areas, and keep in good working order.
• Compile and maintain checklists and report needs to the BES Supervisor.
• Assist the BES Supervisor in testing and making recommendations on supply and equipment purchases.
• Maintain various types of floor surfaces to include vacuuming, spotting, and gum removal.
• Follow established Facilities Management, UNC Charlotte, and State policies and Procedures.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Use and care for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in housekeeping, recycling, event support, and exterior litter removal functions.
• Perform work that is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments.
• Perform work that is subject to close review and inspection, with problems and special assignments not covered by instructions being referred to a supervisor.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work. Duties are repetitive in nature and include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, walking from building to building, operating heavy cleaning equipment, wearing a backpack vacuum, and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or delegated.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in institutional housekeeping, specialized cleaning equipment, and floor care; ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
• Knowledge of the proper use and care of cleaning equipment, power tools, and chemicals.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, customer service, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic