Facilities Maintenance Technician- Journey

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.

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

Join our dedicated Building Maintenance and Operations team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician and play a vital role in keeping our campus systems running safely, efficiently, and reliably. In this position, you’ll use your technical expertise to maintain, repair, and install a wide range of building systems, including HVACR, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate is a skilled problem‑solver with strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, ensuring our facilities remain comfortable, functional, and well‑maintained for the entire campus community. If you take pride in hands‑on work, enjoy troubleshooting complex systems, and thrive in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply and become part of our team that keeps the campus running smoothly every day.

• Maintain, repair, and install HVACR systems
  , including air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair steam/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, condensate receivers, steam lines, pressure‑reducing stations, air compressors, and water softeners
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer guidelines on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Conduct electrical work up to 600 VAC , including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical panels, breakers, switch gear, magnetic starters, disconnects, motors, and lighting systems
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems
  , including temperature controls, regulators, humidity controllers, sensors, pneumatic control valves, and regulators
• Install and maintain plumbing systems
  , including cutting, threading, assembling, and installing pipes, valves, and fixtures for gas, water, and sanitation systems
• Perform pipe fitting and insulation work related to steam and water distribution systems
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices while performing all duties
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the general public, and follow verbal and written instructions related to work assignments and operational needs
• Perform lifting duties up to 60 pounds frequently and 90 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations
• 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…