Building Environmental Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 38,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Building Environmental Technician to provide housekeeping and building services for residential students, visiting faculty, guests, and conference participants. The role requires operating cleaning equipment and maintaining facilities to meet safety standards.

The position supports student development goals and adheres to university safety procedures, with on-call duties and occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Required knowledge of cleaning procedures and ability to follow instructions.
Capable of performing medium to heavy physical work as part of housekeeping duties.
Requires adherence to safety procedures and building maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

Provide housekeeping and building services for residential students and guests to maintain a clean, safe environment.
Operate and maintain cleaning equipment per standard operating procedures.
Assist in maintenance of buildings and support student development goals.
Respond to emergencies, maintain safety and OSHA guidelines, and wear required safety gear.

Skills

Cleaning procedures knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Medium to heavy physical work

Job description

Building Environmental Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This posting will be used to fill three positions, 010604, 011030, and 011011.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to: All Candidates

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date:

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Position Number: 010604

NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC01

Classification Title: Building Environmental Technician-Journey

Working Title: Building Environmental Technician

Salary Range: $33,540 - $37,594

Anticipate Hiring Range: $33,540 - $35,020

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Housing and Residence Life (Adm)

Work Unit: Housing and Residence Life

Work Schedule: Hiring for multiple positions: 010604, 011030, 011011 and 011033 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary, and with 'on-call' designation. Mandatory Personnel This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position: Provide housekeeping and building services for our residential students, visiting faculty, guests, and conference participants with the safest and cleanest environment possible. Utilize and properly maintain cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental specifications. The housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and assisting in the maintenance of buildings which complements the impact of student development goals of the department.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Provide housekeeping and building services for our residential students, visiting faculty, guests, and conference participants with the safest and cleanest environment possible. Utilize and properly maintain cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental specifications. The housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and assisting in the maintenance of buildings, which complements the student development goals of the department.
Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting, waste removal, restocking restrooms, disinfecting/sanitizing, etc., to keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Operates and maintains basic equipment in the performance of housekeeping duties, including motor scrubber, vacuum cleaner, backpack carpet extractor/ cleaner, industrial vacuums, floor buffers, water extractors, carpet steam cleaners, electrostatic sprayers, etc. Cleans and sanitizes on a daily basis to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Cleans spaces of currently ill and recently ill students, to prevent the further spread of illness. Clean all fixtures, showers, floors, exterior of dispensers' door push and kick plates, restroom receptacles, partitions and rails. Monitors stairwells, entrance areas and common areas for cleanliness. Dust mops and damp mops as needed. Vacuum carpets in common areas and entrance mats as needed. Regularly checks for and cleans wall spots. Performs high and low dusting. Cleans hallway trash and recyclables receptacles. Recognizes and follows dispenser directions to properly mix cleaning chemicals. Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure appropriate levels needed to perform work. Responsible for cleaning assigned areas, public restrooms, public areas, trash rooms/areas (dumpsters/carts, trash room, housekeeping trash closet), and offices. Responds on an as-needed basis on weekends and nights to emergency situations in the buildings, including but not limited to natural disasters, disease containment, equipment failure, and adverse weather. Understands and complies with University Safety, State, and OSHA requirements, including those related to bloodborne pathogens. Follows appropriate hazard protocols when in contact with bodily fluids such as blood, feces, vomit, and urine. Fit tested for N95 masks on an as-needed basis. Practices appropriate physical and safety techniques; use proper safety gear and equipment. Takes action to correct hazards. Takes active role in promoting and talking about health and safety issues.
Reads safety manuals. Ensures equipment is properly maintained. Attends training and receives proper information pertaining to equipment, safety and/or emergency procedures, and accident reporting. Understands appropriate action to correct hazards. Reports and responds to accidents appropriately and in a timely manner. Is alert to potentially dangerous situations or conditions; report to supervisor when something needs further attention. Reports any conditions which need maintenance attention. Ensures proper mixing and/or diluting of chemicals according to original labels. Ensures chemicals are labeled and environmentally safe. Ensures safe storage of chemicals. Reports outdated or improperly stored chemicals.
Respectfully identifies, listens, and responds to customer needs in assigned work areas. Works in areas with students on a daily basis. Remains respectful of students' privacy and belongings. Develops strong relations with residents to minimize damage and increase students' respect for the residence hall environment. Builds and sustains productive customer relationships. Provides courteous and patient service to allow residents to be content in living areas. Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions. Demonstrates ability to adapt schedules to customers' needs.

Other Work Responsibilities

Enters occupied spaces of guests and students to clean, maintaining the privacy and security of students and their property. Appropriately turns in lost property to be collected by police staff. Creates relationships with the residents in the community and reports concerns of behavior to supervisors for further intervention. Sets up and maintains tour space to help with departmental recruitment of residents.
Works closely with team members to clean the residence halls during the academic year, and in cleaning crews to summer turns. Communicates clearly and professionally to colleagues to maintain a healthy and happy environment. Communicates with management to obtain understanding of the organization's objectives. Steps in to help the department during large scale events. Assists co-workers to even out workloads during peak periods; assists co workers when workload is not as heavy as that of others.
Represents the department positively when interacting or in close proximity with students; is sensitive to diversity issues and demonstrates appropriate interpersonal behavior.
Creates a partnership with hall staff and maintenance team to ensure all maintenance issues are corrected in a timely fashion, and to provide a positive residential experience for all students and guests.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, the ability to follow instructions in operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.

Work Location

Varies

Posting date

06/29/2026

Closing date

08/19/2026

Proposed Hire Date

09/01/2026

Contact Information

LaCrystalJones,lacjones@charlotte.edu;704-687-5626

Special Notes to Applicants

This posting will be used to fill three positions, 010604, 011030, and 011011.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the ability to follow instructions ?
- No
- Yes
Do you have experience operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work?
(Open Ended Question)