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Work Schedule
Monday – Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Work schedule can be flexible.

Department
University Library - 550501

Career Area
Facilities and Skilled Trades

Posting Open Date
09/10/2025

Final date to receive applications
09/15/2025

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
Facilities Assistant

Position Number

Vacancy
S026108

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours Per Week
20

Work Schedule
Monday – Thursday, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Work schedule can be flexible.

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$22.12 - $24.00/per hour

Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months or less

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. At the University Libraries, you are part of a welcoming, inclusive, open library community that advances research, teaching, healing, and creativity on campus and far beyond.

Here, we strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration, where vision and innovation can flourish.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The University Libraries aspires to set the standard for public university research libraries in the digital age. As one of the premier libraries in the South, we are an essential partner in the research, education, clinical care, and public service missions of UNC-Chapel Hill. The library system includes 10 on-campus Libraries, with nearly 10 million volumes, rich archival collections, and a growing investment in digital collections.

The University Libraries serves campus and broader communities that reflect the socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious diversity of the state of North Carolina, and we maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and open educational and workplace climate for all. We strive to create an environment of respect and collaboration where vision and innovation can flourish. Learn more about our Strategic Framework including our pillars, values, and priorities by visiting (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Position Summary
The University Libraries is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our facilities team in the UNC Chapel Hill University Libraries. Supervised by and working together with the Library Facilities Manager and temporary Library Facilities Coordinator, this position will work to integrate people, places, technology, and processes within the built environment, with the purpose of supporting and improving the quality of work life of people and the productivity of the core business.

This position will proactively identify and correct facility and maintenance needs of the Library building facilities and work spaces, and will:

• Assist with the daily maintenance of all library facilities
• Serve as backup to Library Facilities Coordinator
• Develop documentation for Facilities and Administrative Services departments
• Assist with developing routine maintenance schedules
• Initiate library furniture inventory
• Contribute to project tracking and project management tools
• Support facilities project review and implementation
• Moves/constructs/breaks down furniture using Library tools, and supports staff moves
• Performs daily walkthroughs of buildings to scan for facilities needs; repairs include housekeeping and plumbing problems, broken door locks,…