Facilities Maintenance Technician

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195119SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Facilities Maintenance Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $40,000 - $40,810

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday
- Friday, 7:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m.

Job Location

Department

Department Building Maintenance & Operations

About the Department

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, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• 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.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member,
you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits,
Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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!

• Perform basic maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs across HVAC , plumbing, electrical, steam, and other building systems
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• 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
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• 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,…