Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades to perform skilled journey-level maintenance and repair across campus facilities, including Housing and Residence Life, Academic and Administrative Buildings.

Responsibilities include plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, carpentry, flooring, painting, and reading floor plans for small- to moderately complex projects. On-call rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in building trades and related competencies.
• Optional guidelines: trade experience may substitute education on a year-for-year basis.
• NC Driver's License is required as a certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level maintenance and repair of campus facilities.
• Maintain plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, flooring, painting.
• Read floor plans and construction docs for small to moderate projects.

Skills

Building trades experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Job description

Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Jul 10, 2026

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S3146

Position Number

Position Number 999043

Position Classification Title

Position Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Functional Title

Functional Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Position Type

Position Type Staff

University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, perform skilled "journey-level" work in all assigned responsibilities related to the construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair of Housing and Residence Life facilities, Academic Buildings, and Administrative Buildings. Duties may include the upkeep, renovation, and general maintenance of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, electrical, and other systems; carpentry work, including building walls, hanging doors, and trim work; installation and repair of flooring, acoustical ceiling grids, cabinetry, and drywall; painting; and light furniture repairs. Must read and understand floor plans and construction documents necessary to construct or erect small- to moderately complex projects with minimal assistance from project managers or supervisors. This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy and may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY ; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK . OPTIONAL GUIDELINES : EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREAS RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR - FOR - YEAR BASIS .

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Must have a valid NC Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years of experience in one or more of the building trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $42,935 - $47,705

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Buildings and Trades - 56407

Work Hours of Position

Work Hours of Position 7:30A.M - 4:30 P.M., M-F

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

Posting Requirements

Job Family

Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades

Career Banded Title

Career Banded Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Building Trades

Open Date

Open Date 07/10/2026

Close Date

Close Date 07/24/2026

FTE

FTE 1.000

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

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