FMT Building Trades Technician 1

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte seeks a FMT Building Trades Technician 1 to perform general maintenance, repair, installation, and design of facility components within assigned buildings. This role supports journey-level technicians and works outdoors, often at heights.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with experience in related trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in related trades may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Provide career tracks in trades such as caulking, coating, masonry, painting, plastering and roofing.
• Apply methods and general procedures of relevant trades and maintenance techniques.
• Perform maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration and design of facility components.
• Assist advanced and journey-level technicians in daily duties and gain hands-on experience.
• Work outdoors, often at heights, and operate lifts as learned.

Skills

Caulking

Coating

Masonry

Painting

Plastering

Roofing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Chrome

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

FMT Building Trades Technician 1

Position Information

• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Position Number: 010591
• NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC03
• Classification Title: FM Tech Building Trades - Contributing
• Working Title: FMT Building Trades Technician 1
• Salary Range: $36,467 - $43,495
• Anticipate Hiring Range: $36,497 - $39,950
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Division: Business Affairs
• Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
• Work Unit: FM General Trades Shop
• Work Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Mandatory Position - this position is designated as mandatory and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position serves as an FM Building Trades Technician with responsibility for performing general maintenance tasks such as: building envelope reseal, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components within assigned buildings at a contributing level.

Minimum Education/Experience

• 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.
• Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through either years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide career tracks in trades such as caulking, coating, masonry, painting, plastering, and roofing, which encompass tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.
• Apply methods and general procedures of relevant trades and maintenance techniques, while developing proficiency in procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and equipment appropriate to the trade.
• Perform tasks including maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components. These tasks require skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety policies and regulations.
• Serve as a helper to advanced and journey-level technicians, assisting them in daily job duties and gaining hands-on experience.
• Work outdoors, often in elevated conditions. Applicants must be comfortable with heights.
• Assist advanced and journey-level technicians with tasks performed from lifts, while learning to operate the lifts as part of the job responsibilities.
• Ability to obtain a drone license as part of the position requirements to assist advanced and journey-level technicians with building and roof inspections.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Position is considered to be fully functioning in construction.
• This position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the journey level.
• Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Experience in the trades related to the position.
• Knowledge of code related to the position duties.
• Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communications; however, excellent communication skills are preferred.
• Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

• Valid driver's license required. The FM Tech Building Trades operates assigned vehicles on and/or off-campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment to the position.
• Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

Work Location

• FM Building

Posting Information

• Posting date: 08/24/2026
• Closing date: 09/07/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first obtaining the finalist's permission.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/