Insulator/Asbestos Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Insulator/Asbestos Technician to join the Campus Maintenance-Insulation Shop. You will read blueprints, order materials, and perform insulation tasks, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation while communicating with customers.

Must hold a valid North Carolina driver's license and be able to work in environments with hazardous materials, wearing PPE as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience substitution allowed under guidelines.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.
• Progressive experience in insulation, asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and restoration is preferred.
• Ability to work in environments with hazardous materials and wear appropriate PPE.
• Evening, night, on-call, overtime, and weekend work may be required occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets construction blueprints and detailed job descriptions; orders materials and tools.
• Performs insulation, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation; communicates with customers.

Skills

Insulation

Asbestos abatement

Mold remediation

Blueprint reading

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

Bldg Svcs-Cmaint-Insulation-245206

Career Area

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

10/05/2026

Application Deadline

10/15/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Facility Maint Tech - Bldg Trd - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

NC06 / GN06

Working Title

Insulator/Asbestos Technician

Position Number

00056217

Vacancy ID

P021438

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Work Location

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$42,935 - $57,922

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.

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

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 300 campus buildings with more than 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, Life Safety Services, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. Campus Maintenance operates, maintains and improves the physical environment of the University through a complete line of shop services that include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, insulation, preventive maintenance and special laboratory equipment repair.

Position Summary

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4,081 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,040.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,040.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

Serves as an Insulator in Campus Maintenance-Insulation Shop. Reads and interprets construction blueprints and detailed job descriptions; orders materials and tools; performs insulation, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation; and communicates with customers.

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. 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

Progressive experience in insulation, asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and restoration.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to work on hands and knees for extended periods of time; move objects weighing at least 50 lbs.; climb and work from high ladders and scaffolding up to 60 ft. or from the tops of buildings; ability to wear required PPE for the specific job, including but not limited to safety harnesses, fall protection, respirators, face masks or face shields, and protective gloves. Serves as a mandatory employee reporting to work in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require the University to close.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

• Evening work occasionally
• Exposure to Hazardous Materials
• Night work occasionally
• On-call occasionally
• Overtime occasionally
• Valid NC Driver’s License
• Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act. A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.