Fac Maint Tech - Mech Trds

Special Instructions

Applicants must apply online to be considered. Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of references with full contact information. Applicants must upload a DD-214 if claiming Veteran’s Preference. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. If no applicants meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12‑month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

The primary location is on‑site in Cullowhee, NC. This position is responsible for maintaining and operating the campus steam plant to ensure a continuous, reliable supply of steam except during scheduled outages. Core duties include performing daily maintenance to keep boilers operational, maintaining hourly operating logs, and servicing auxiliary equipment such as pumps, motors, fans, and boiler controls – troubleshooting and completing repairs as needed.

This position also serves as the night, weekend, and holiday facilities switchboard operator and manages motor‑pool vehicle assignments for campus users.

This position involves physically demanding work in challenging environments. Conditions include summer temperatures up to 105°F, noise levels exceeding 80 decibels, and potential exposure to #6 fuel oil, LP gas, and natural gas. Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 lbs, operate heavy‑duty hand tools, work comfortably at heights up to 30 ft, and perform duties in confined spaces.

• Journeyman‑level knowledge of steam plant equipment, systems, and auxiliaries, including a thorough understanding of full‑cycle steam operations.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and make timely decisions in response to operational problems – often without supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose issues and draw on prior experience to resolve them effectively.
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools including power hand tools, welders, torches, chemical meters, precision instruments, portable breathing units, and general hand tools.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $46,597. Position type:
Permanent Full‑Time. Number of hours per week: 40. Number of months per year: 12. Salary band range: $35,099 – $74,402. Salary grade: 65. Open date: 03/11/2026. Close date: 03/18/2026. Open until filled:
No.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

• Required Documents
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Application
  • Resume
  • List of references
• Optional Documents
  • DD‑214
  • NGB 23A (RPAS)
  • DD256 or NGB
    22

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
  • Website - Jobs.wcu.edu
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Other

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation,…