Facility Maintenance Tech - Building Trades #220954

Western Carolina University; Cullowhee (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC is seeking a Facility Maintenance Tech specialized in building trades to maintain, repair, alter, or construct structural components and install hardware. The role involves advanced capability in at least one trade such as carpentry, masonry, roofing, or cabinet making, with drywall, ceilings, and floors in scope.

The position requires eligibility to work in the United States, offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, and

Qualifications

• Experience in trades related to building maintenance is required.
• Ability to read blueprints or working drawings.
• Skilled in use of hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide needed trade capability for maintenance, repair, alteration, or construction of structural building components.
• Maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities hardware components.
• Operate at an advanced level in at least one of the following trades: carpentry, cabinet making, roofing, concrete, masonry, and building hardware.
• Work may include drywall, ceiling installation, floor coverings, and trim work.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Roofing

Cabinet making

Blueprints

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Maintenance Tech - Building Trades #220954

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

About WCU

Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year.

• 2025 - Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.
• 2024 - Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 - Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes 'America's Best Midsize Employers' list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 - Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes 'America's Best Employers by State' list.

Western Carolina University is the UNC system's westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.

Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

Position Summary

The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC.

Provide needed trade capability for the maintenance, repair, alteration, or construction of structural building components. Additional responsibilities include maintenance, repair, and installation of facilities hardware components. This position is performing at advanced-level in at least one of the following trades: carpentry, cabinet making, roofing, concrete, masonry, and building hardware; such as window and door locks, hinges, and other related components.

The scope of this position overlaps into the areas usually associated with construction: drywall or wall covering, ceiling installation, floor coverings, and trim work.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

Knowledge of standard procedures and practices associated with construction and building reparations including carpentry, masonry, roofing materials and cabinet making trades. Skilled in use of hand tools, ability to read and work from blue prints and working drawings or sketches.

Minimum Qualifications

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Compensation

Anticipated Hiring Range: $53,347

• Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
• Number of Months per Year: 12
• Salary Band Range: $36,467 - $68,232
• Salary Grade: 65

Posting Dates

• Open Date: 10/20/2026
• Close Date: 10/27/2026
• Open Until Filled: No

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone] or email at [e-mail].

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. List of references

Optional Documents

1. DD-214
2. NGB 23A (RPAS)
3. DD256 or NGB22

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
   • Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
   • Indeed.com
   • Personal Referral
   • Agency Referral
   • Other
2. * Do you require sponsorship?
   • Yes
   • No