Facilities Maintenance Technician
North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC
Join NC State University’s Building Maintenance and Operations (BMO) team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician – Contributing and build your skills while helping keep our campus facilities safe, reliable, and operating at their best. This hands-on position works within a zone maintenance shop on NC State’s Original Campus, Centennial Campus, or Centennial Biomedical Campus (Veterinary School) and supports routine maintenance, operations, and repairs across building systems.
In this role, you’ll develop practical experience across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems while working alongside experienced mechanics and technicians. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, assist with repairs, operate basic tools and equipment, monitor equipment, identify potential problems, and know when to elevate more complex issues to higher-level mechanics. If you’re dependable, hands-on, eager to learn, and interested in developing your skills in the skilled trades, we invite you to apply and become part of the NC State Facilities team!
Key responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
- Perform basic maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems.
- Assist higher-level mechanics with maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, installations, and other assigned work.
- Perform routine tasks such as lubricating, cleaning, inspecting, re-lamping, repairing plumbing fixtures, and checking equipment.
- Take readings on boilers, chillers, and other equipment; check chemical levels and report unusual conditions or discrepancies.
- Recognize signs of equipment or system problems, including leaks, unusual noises, temperature changes, electrical outages, and equipment malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot basic maintenance issues and determine potential causes.
- Operate and maintain the basic tools and equipment used in assigned trades and follow appropriate procedures for each task.
- Follow preventive maintenance work orders and maintenance requests, completing assigned work accurately and within established timelines.
- Accurately document work performed, including time, materials, equipment readings, and identified issues.
- Develop working knowledge across multiple building systems and cross-train in building equipment operations and maintenance.
- Properly isolate and lock out equipment and systems as required before performing maintenance or repairs.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and follow all University safety, health, and established safe-work practices.
- Perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods, working in confined spaces, and utilizing various tools. Safely climb and work from different types of ladders to access elevated or below-grade areas (such as roofs, above-ceiling spaces, and utility pits). Be exposed to and work in areas where insects or small animals are occasionally present. All essential tasks must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing 60–90 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public, and follows verbal and written instructions related to work assignments and operational needs.
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