What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building and Environmental Technician position at The University of North Carolina Greensboro?
Position Type
Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulatory compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of over 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.
Position Summary
**Re-Post, Previous Applicants Need Not Re-Apply, Still Under Consideration
The position is responsible for general and detail cleaning in academic, administrative, and performance buildings on campus. This position also completes floor care, has good customer service skills, and completes other special projects such as furniture supply moves within the academic buildings on campus. Supervisor may assign other job-related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.
General and Detail Cleaning – 60%
Customer Service – 10%
Floor Care – 15%
Special Projects – 15%
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
The position is responsible for general and detail cleaning in academic, administrative, and performance buildings on campus. This position also completes floor care, has good customer service skills, and completes other special projects such as furniture supply moves within the academic buildings on campus. Supervisor may assign other job-related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.
General and Detail Cleaning – 60%
Customer Service – 10%
Floor Care – 15%
Special Projects – 15%
This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.
Minimum Qualifications
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; an equivalent combination of training and experience. Special certification may be required for some of these positions. Special note: this is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all functions.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- At least six (6) months of directly related experience.
- Previous working experience at a higher learning institution.
- One to two years of experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Alternate Option
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:
- Name,
- Company Name,
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
$33,540 - $34,320
Org #-Department
Facility Services Housekeeping - 56408
Work Hours of Position
4:00 PM-1 AM, MON-FRI
Number of Months per Year
12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Institutional Services
Career Banded Title
Building & Environmental Tech
Open Date
03/20/2026
Close Date
06/04/2026
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary : $33,540 - $34,320