Maintenance Technician - Lead

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:

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

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We are seeking an advanced-level Facilities Maintenance Technician to assist in the maintenance, repair, and operation of heating, cooling, steam/hot water boilers, and auxiliary boiler equipment. This role encompasses HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance within a designated service zone. The ideal candidate will have the experience and technical skills to implement and lead the team in the use of new technology. Additionally, they should demonstrate a working knowledge of advanced repairs across multiple trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and specialized control systems, and be capable of instructing others in these areas.

Ready to make an impact with your skills? Join our team as a Facilities Maintenance Technician and help keep our campus running smoothly and efficiently. Apply today to start a fulfilling career in facilities maintenance with us!

Key responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).

Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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