Facilities Maintenance Technician

NC State Transportation Department; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State Transportation Department seeks a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to support the External Operations team on campus parking and transportation systems.

You will perform electrical and technical maintenance across 10 parking decks and 180 lots, install and repair revenue and access equipment, and support digital sign software and campus signage operations under various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency or demonstrated competencies to perform the work.
• Some positions may require special licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and technical maintenance, repair and installation of the parking system.
• Maintain and repair the university-wide gate system.
• Maintain LPR (License Plate Recognition) system and cameras.
• Maintain revenue equipment and parking access equipment.
• Operate and maintain digital sign creation software and equipment.
• Clean and maintain parking lots and decks.
• Identify and inform supervisor of potential maintenance issues.
• Maintain Wolfline Bus Shelters and painted spaces.
• Participate in on-call program and adverse weather duties.

Skills

Hands-on technical work

Problem-solving

Maintenance skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Join the team that helps keep North Carolina State University's campus running smoothly every day. As part of theExternal Operations team, this position plays a key role in maintaining and supporting the technology and infrastructure that powers campus parking and transportation systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoyshands-on technical work, problem-solving, and working across a large and dynamic campus environment. The successful candidate will help maintain essential systems that serve thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors each day.

The primary duties of this position as part of the External Operations staff for NC State University, include but are not limited to the electrical and technical maintenance of 10 parking decks and over 180 unique lots/locations throughout the NC State Campus.

• Electrical and technical maintenance, repair and installation of the complex parking system which includes
• University wide complex gate system
• LPR (License Plate Recognition) system, including static cameras across Main and Centennial campuses
• Revenue equipment along with installing new parking access equipment
• This position will perform all duties of the Facilities Maintenance crew relating to parking signage and lot and deck maintenance. Operate and maintain the digital sign creation software and equipment

Other Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain parking lots and decks.
• Identify and inform supervisor of potential maintenance issues.
• Maintain and clean Wolfline Bus Shelters.
• Maintain all painted parking spaces, street markings and painted curbs that are under jurisdiction of Transportation.
• This position is classified as mandatory for adverse weather events. You will be required to report to or remain on campus during these events.
• Clean up parking areas during/after inclement weather including snow and ice removal, debris removal and application of ice melting products.
• Inspect and maintain equipment including skid steer, blower, sweeper, power washer, paint striper, etc.
• Inspect parking areas and report damage to supervisor.
• This position will actively participate in the on-call program.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts NC State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electrical and electronic components, including the installation and repair of electrical motors, ballasts, switches, and related equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical regulations, codes, and safety rules, with the ability to apply these requirements when performing electrical and mechanical work.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining parking equipment and associated control software.
• Relevant experience in technical/mechanical trades, including the safe and effective operation of power tools and equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, including dump trucks, loaders, and forklifts.

Required License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License Required – A valid North Carolina driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of the start date.

Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required: No