Facility Maintenance Tech - Building Trades - #270029
Western Carolina University
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Job summary
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA).
The role independently performs skilled preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation work on roofing systems across campus facilities. It also supports broader building maintenance through carpentry, drywall, flooring, ceilings, painting, glazing, and masonry.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance for roofing systems and water-intrusion risks.
- Knowledge of roofing installation, repair methods, and related building trades.
- Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and trade-specific equipment to inspect, maintain, repairs, and install.
- Ability to read blueprints and work instructions; assess maintenance needs; work independently from ladders, scaffolding, and staging.
Responsibilities
- Perform skilled preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation on roofing systems across campus.
- Identify deterioration and water-intrusion risks and take corrective actions to extend roof service life.
- Maintain and repair roofing materials, insulation, flashing, gutters, downspouts, roof drains, vents, and related components.
- Support broader building maintenance in carpentry, drywall, flooring, ceilings, painting, glazing, and masonry.
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Job description
Posting Number: SHRA1723P
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/35644
Classification Title: Facility Maint Tech-Bldg Trade
Competency Level: Journey
Working Title: Facility Maintenance Tech - Building Trades - #270029
Department: Facilities Management
Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes 'Best Employers' lists each year. Including:
- * 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.
The primary location of this position is on-site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is designated as being exempt from the State of North Carolina Human Resources Act (SHRA).
The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform skilled preventive maintenance, inspection, repair, and installation work on roofing systems across campus facilities. The position identifies deterioration, drainage problems, water-intrusion risks, and other conditions requiring corrective action to extend roof service life and protect university facilities.
Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing roofing materials, insulation, flashing, gutters, downspouts, roof drains, vents, and related components. The position also supports broader building maintenance and renovation needs through work in carpentry, drywall, flooring, ceilings, painting, glazing, and masonry.
Those serving in this role must have a valid government-issued driver's license. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for roofing systems, including routine inspections, identification of deterioration or water-intrusion risks, and corrective actions needed to extend roof service life.
- Knowledge of standard methods, materials, and practices used in roofing installation and repair, as well as related building trades.
- Skill in safely using hand tools, power tools, and trade-specific equipment to perform inspections, maintenance, repairs, and installations.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, measurements, and work instructions; assess maintenance needs; select appropriate materials and methods; and perform work independently from ladders, scaffolding, and staging.
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.
$46,561
Permanent Full-Time
40
12
$36,467 - $68,232
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level position is considered a Salary Grade 63
Open Date: 10/07/2026
Close Date: 10/21/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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.
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.
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 (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
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.
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- List of references
- DD-214
- NGB 23A (RPAS)
- DD256 or NGB22
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Inside Higher Ed
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- Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
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- * Do you require sponsorship?
- Yes
- No
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