Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Technician

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University seeks an Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician to support on-site maintenance of facilities, equipment, and building systems in Cullowhee, NC. The role performs repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance under supervision to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have multi-trade experience (appliance repair, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry) and strong troubleshooting and communication skills to coordinate with campus

Qualifications

• Experience in one or more trades areas such as appliance repair, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or general facilities maintenance.
• Ability to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facility assets using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, equipment manuals, diagrams, and technical instructions and apply them to maintenance assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, provide responsive customer service, and work independently while coordinating with supervisors, vendors, and campus partners as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and operation of Auxiliary Services facilities, equipment, and building systems.
• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable operations.
• Handle maintenance tasks involving facility systems, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and related assets.
• Respond to service requests and assist with facility improvement projects.

Skills

Appliance repair

Refrigeration

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Facilities maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Western Carolina University seeks an Auxiliary Services Maintenance Technician to support on-site maintenance of facilities, equipment, and building systems in Cullowhee, NC. The role performs repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance under supervision to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate will have multi-trade experience (appliance repair, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, carpentry) and strong troubleshooting and communication skills to coordinate with campus