Building Environmental Technician

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Building Environmental Technician to maintain clean and sanitary conditions across classrooms, labs, offices, and common areas on campus. The role supports Facilities Management and requires the ability to perform medium to heavy physical work with a focus on safety and adherence to policies.

The position is full-time, with hours per week ranging 20–40, and the university conducts background checks and may require a motor vehicle report.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with institutional housekeeping and floor care preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, power tools, and chemicals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new programs.

Responsibilities

• Clean and care for academic buildings and offices.
• Maintain equipment and report needs to BES Supervisor.
• Assist in testing and recommending purchases of supplies.
• Maintain floor surfaces, vacuuming and gum removal.
• Follow Facilities Management, UNC Charlotte, and State policies.
• Perform duties with physical effort as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Google Chrome

Microsoft Word

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power tools

Chemicals

Job description

Building Environmental Technician

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.

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

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

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

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

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

• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Hours per week: 20-40
• Months per year: 12
• Position Number: BES006
• NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC01
• Classification Title: Building Environmental Tech
• Working Title: Building Environmental Technician
• Salary Range: $33,540 -$35,360
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $35,360
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Division: Business Affairs
• Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
• Work Unit: Building Environmental Services
• Work Schedule: 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.
• 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.

Essential Job Duties

• 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 computer skills, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Word; willingness to learn new programs and foster teamwork with the campus community.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.

Work Location

Facilities Management

Posting Dates

Posting date: 10/28/2026

Closing date: 04/30/2027

Proposed Hire Date: 11/09/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

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.

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

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.