Facilities Maintenance Tech: Hands-On Trade Expert

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University’s Facilities Maintenance team is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician – Contributing to maintain safe, reliable campus facilities on NC State’s Original, Centennial, and Centennial Biomedical Campuses.

You will develop skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems while collaborating with experienced mechanics; this role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Optional guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: experience in the maintenance or building system trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems.
• Assist higher‑level mechanics with maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and other assigned work.
• Perform routine tasks such as lubricating, cleaning, inspecting, re-lamping, repairing plumbing fixtures, and checking equipment.
• Take readings on boilers, chillers, and other equipment; check chemical levels and report unusual conditions or discrepancies.
• Develop working knowledge across multiple building systems and cross-train in building equipment operations and maintenance.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

NC State University’s Facilities Maintenance team is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician – Contributing to maintain safe, reliable campus facilities on NC State’s Original, Centennial, and Centennial Biomedical Campuses.

You will develop skills across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems while collaborating with experienced mechanics; this role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, and documentation.