Facilities Maintenance Technician

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Posting Information:
Posting Number PG194561SP |

Working Title:

Facilities Maintenance Technician | Anticipated Hiring Range: $50,000 - $53,000 |

Work Schedule:

7:00 a.m.

-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday |

Job Location:

Building Maintenance & Operations

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan
, build
, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

• Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems, fixtures, and piping
• Performing journey-level electrical work (up to 600 VAC) including conduit wiring, switch gear, and panels
• Diagnosing and fixing HVAC and temperature control systems
• Maintaining boilers, pumps, fan turbines, and related mechanical systems
• Servicing auxiliary equipment such as air compressors and water softeners
• Collaborating with fellow technicians and other departments to ensure seamless operation of all building systems
• Communicating effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understanding verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters
• Lifting up to 90 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Participate in quarterly on‑call program, carrying a pager for one week at a time; available for overtime and alternate shifts as needed for emergencies.
• Essential personnel: may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions and may assist with snow and ice removal as directed.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

• Experience working with mechanical systems
• Experience in the repair, installation, and operation of complex mechanical systems within a commercial or university environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of pneumatic controls and DDC type controls

• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

• Resume
• Contact information for at least 3 professional references

• Cover Letter

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact  to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks; some also require credit or motor vehicle checks. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.