Maintenance Mechanic

department: bldg svcs-hmaint-south-245409

career area: facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment? no

posting open date: 02/19/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/02/2026

position type: permanent staff (shra)

position title: facility maint tech - bldg trd - journey

salary grade equivalent: nc06 / gn06

working title: maintenance mechanic

position number:

vacancy : p020810

full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited: full-time permanent

hours per week: 40

work schedule: four days per week, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

work location: chapel hill, nc

position location: north carolina, us

hiring range: $42,935 - $57,922

pay band information: to learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the career banding rates spreadsheet.

a sign-on bonus of $4,081 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2,040.50 within 30 days of hire date & $2, months after hire date.

performs general carpentry, minor electrical and general plumbing repairs and has daily contact with department of housing and residential education and facilities services housing support staff and has responsibility for doing a great deal of planning to ensure minimal impact on students and staff while performing duties and responsibilities.

• a valid north carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• cross-connect certification or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment.

high school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Optional guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• knowledge of general building maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• basic knowledge of general carpentry.
• basic knowledge general plumbing systems.
• basic knowledge of general electrical system operations.
• ability to demonstrate great teamwork and communication skills with co-workers and housing staff.

• a valid north carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• cross-connect certification or ability to obtain one in first six months of employment.

ability to stand for extended periods of time; navigate stairs and climb ladders; work in small tight spaces and bend, stoop, and crawl to complete work. Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. With or without reasonable accommodation; work in stressful conditions and under critical timelines; and work with small hand tools.

this position is designated as mandatory and requires the employee to report to work to support critical university operations during adverse weather or other emergency conditions, including public health emergencies or situations that may result in university closure.

not applicable.

• evening work occasionally
• night work occasionally
• on-call occasionally
• overtime occasionally
• valid nc driver’s license
• weekend work occasionally

eligibility for sign-on bonus

the selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the state policy following requirements: to be eligible for a sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in north carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the state human resources act.

a newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This shra sign-on bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the pay back agreement form.

Additional information regarding the shra sign-on policy can be found (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..