Facilities Maintenance Technician- Advanced

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

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.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional with advanced technical expertise in building systems and operations? We are seeking a skilled Advanced Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Building Maintenance & Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, and building automation systems that support safe, efficient, and reliable facility operations.

• Perform advanced maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, steam, hot water, boiler, refrigeration, and building control systems.
• Diagnose complex equipment and system failures, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Maintain and repair temperature controls, sensors, regulators, pneumatic controls, pressure-reducing valves, motorized steam valves, chilled water valves, and other specialized building systems.
• Perform electrical work up to 600 VAC, including maintenance and repair of wiring, panels, breakers, motors, lighting systems, switch gear, and related equipment.
• Support the operation and maintenance of life safety, sprinkler, geothermal, and other advanced building technologies while performing preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Demonstrate and enforce proper lockout/tagout procedures, identify system deficiencies, and promote a safe working environment.
• Serve as a technical leader by mentoring team members, cross‑training staff, sharing best practices, and providing guidance on advanced repairs across multiple trades.
• Lead or support complex maintenance projects and continuously seek opportunities to improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and facility performance.
• 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…