Maintenance Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Department:
Bldg Svcs-HMaint-Sou Camp - 245410
Career Area:Facilities and Skilled Trades
Posting Open Date:08/21/2025
Final date to receive applications:01/27/2026
Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title:Maintenance Assistant
Position Number:Vacancy :S026015
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$16.00/per hour
ProposedStart Date:
09/22/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 months
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.
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.
Housing Support is an effective team of employees providing maintenance and repair services, including a safe and secure environment for the 9000 students living in 37 residence halls and 700 apartments. Trade skills include cabinetmaking, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, electronics, sheet metal, roofing, painting and HVAC. We identify, estimate, plan and complete minor facility renovation projects via our own Housing Support internal shops, Facilities Services Construction Shops, and/or private contractors.
We provide year-round, 24‑hour customer service to our resident students and Housing staff. Housing Support also conducts all scheduled facility maintenance inspections within its facilities. This unit is the primary point of contact for the residence halls and dispatches the request to the appropriate shop.
This position is responsible for assisting maintenance mechanics on campus. Position duties include general carpentry, changing filters, cleaning window A/C’s, cleaning ice machines in residence halls.
MinimumEducation and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Required Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
Position requires ability to understand and follow work orders, instructions, product directions and other written job materials, and understand verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications , Competencies, andExperience:
Prefer candidates with a willingness to learn a new skill and apply it successfully. Excellent team player with the ability to work individually. Have a pro‑active and can‑do attitude.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements:Must be able to climb and work from a ladder. Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50lbs. Employees are required to adhere to safety requirements by wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment. Work may require strenuous physical exertion. Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
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