Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Contributing

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Contributing to perform daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in campus parking facilities. Responsibilities include responding to adverse weather, snow removal, and maintaining lighting and equipment to ensure safe access for students, staff and visitors.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to work a 6:30AM–3:00PM schedule, and a background in trades with strong

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or demonstrated competency for the work.
• Certain licenses/certifications may be required for some positions.
• Experience in related trades may be substituted year-for-year.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in parking facilities.
• Respond to adverse weather, including snow removal from decks and pathways.
• Maintain parking equipment, lighting, power cleaning equipment and lot striping.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Parcs system

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Transportation-225701

Career Area

Parking and Transportation

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

09/11/2026

Application Deadline

09/24/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC08 / GN05

Working Title

Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd

Position Number

00057193

Vacancy ID

P021374

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

6:30AM - 3:00PM

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$39,000 - $41,736

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet .

Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

Transportation & Parking (http://www.move.unc.edu/) is an essential service at UNC Chapel Hill and is responsible for coordinating traffic, parking, and transportation to meet the diverse access needs of an academic and health care campus population consisting of 30,000 students, 19,0... and up to 1 million patients and visitors annually. Transportation and Parking strives to provide high-level service to students, employees, and visitors who work, live, and visit the University and UNC Health Care System. Transportation and Parking partners with stakeholders and customers to manage this key University infrastructure system effectively and efficiently balancing limited resources and the diverse access needs of the campus community. The department manages 10 parking decks and 160 surface parking areas with approximately 23,000 parking spaces providing employee, student, patient/visitor, and event access to campus. The department has approximately 94 permanent employees, approximately 45 temporary employees, and an operating budget of approximately $31 million. The University and UNC HealthCare System rely on a multi-modal transportation system, utilizing local and regional transportation to provide access to the campus and hospitals. UNC partners with local and regional transit agencies to provide fare‑free‑at‑boarding transportation locally and subsidized regional transit opportunities for employees and students. Transportation and Parking plans, manages, and implements traffic, transit, and parking services daily and during major campus events. Transportation provides essential input for the campus Master Plan and Development Plan initiatives to ensure development and operation of key transportation infrastructure services to support institutional missions.

Position Summary

Transportation and Parking maintains ten parking decks with approximately 8,200 parking spaces and an additional 14,300 spaces in surface parking lots located throughout campus. This position performs daily inspections, maintenance and minor repairs in UNC parking facilities to maintain clean and safe access for students, staff, and visitors. This position is required to respond to adverse weather that includes snow removal from parking decks and pedestrian pathways. This position maintains parking equipment, lighting systems, power cleaning equipment and yearly pavement marking and lot striping.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Management Preferences

Ability to troubleshoot and repair gas-powered cleaning equipment, leaf blowers etc. The ability to troubleshoot and repair electro‑mechanical parking equipment ( PARCS ) and parking meter stations. Have basic knowledge using computer systems including Microsoft Office Suite and job specific software.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position reports to duty in adverse weather (Critical Employee Status). Must be able to lift/move 50 lbs. and move 100 lbs. with or without accommodation, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop and perform overhead work.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

On‑call occasionally, Overtime, Overtime occasionally, Shift work, Weekend work occasionally

Quick Link

https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325294

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.