What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Environmental Tech position at UNC Charlotte?
General Information
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Employment Type
Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Position Number
012884
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
NC01
Classification Title
Building Environmental Tech
Working Title
Building Environmental Tech
Salary Range
$35,360 - $41,353
Anticipated Hiring Range
$35,360 - $37,594
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Student Affairs
Department
Student Union Activities & Rec (Adm)
Work Unit
Cone Univ Center
Work Schedule
The routine schedule for this third shift 40-hour position is 10:30 pm – 7:00 am; Friday – Tuesday.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Building Services Technician has primary responsibility of housekeeping and
building services activities throughout the Cone University Center to ensure the
building is maintained to established unit standards during his/her shift. A technician
supports the cleanliness and maintenance of spaces in and around the building as
directed that best meet the needs of the university community including, but not
limited to, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming, replenishing
supplies & products, glass cleaning, carpet and upholstery cleaning, wall washing,
and dusting. The incumbent reports to the shift supervisor, who will coordinate the daily schedules and any special assignments, and will utilize and properly maintain
cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental
specifications. The incumbent may work a staggered schedule, and will serve as an
essential employee during holidays, emergencies or inclement weather. This
position’s primary work location is Cone University Center. This position supports the
Student Centers department, including all department facilities (Cone Center,
Student Union, 49th Acre) as necessary, and assists with custom room set up
services as necessary.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
Essential Job Duties
This is a journey level third shift position with the following essential duties.
- Technical skills required involve janitorial/housekeeping and floor care. This position can be asked to support students with custom room setups when student workers are unavailable. All hours physically worked after 4pm will entitle employee to receive an additional 10% night shift differential pay.
- Clean and maintain all building areas inside, and designated perimeter outside, to established high unit standards. The primary working location of this position is Cone University Center.
- Perform advanced operations of equipment such as auto scrubbers, burnishers, and extractors for maintaining hard floors and carpet to high unit standards.
- Perform daily tasks, including but not limited to restroom stocking, sanitizing & cleaning; windows/glass, offices, auditorium, dining areas, meeting rooms and common areas by detail cleaning all surfaces and all furnishings. Clean immediate outside perimeter of building and may include cleaning outdoor tables.
- Review and interpret computer generated room reservation documents and reports to organize daily workflow.
- Understand the needs of a variety of clients, responding to customer requests in a timely manner, and appreciates the importance of clients in the work environment.
- Recognize potential problems in service, and address and resolve promptly.
- Treat customers courteously and with respect at all times, and sustain productive customer relationships. Interact with clients, including students, visitors, staff, faculty, and administrators, in a friendly, open and accepting manner.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to encourage and support communication and teamwork. Understand role within the organization and display positive, professional behavior. Assist co-workers to even out workloads during peak periods.
- Follow all prescribed safety procedures and regulations related to Departmental/University policy and equipment standards. Take action to correct and report hazards. Attend all mandatory and recommended safety and SkillPort workshops.
- Assist student workers assigned to perform custom room setups as needed. Ensure all rooms are clean and meet all safety requirements and standards. Custom room setup furniture includes tables, chairs, podiums, staging, pianos, room dividers, and other furnishings inside and outside the facility as requested. Follow instructions provided by supervisor and department leadership and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Must have ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, be able to comprehend written set-up reports, and interpret room diagrams. Must have a demonstrated record of dependability and performance stability and of consistently meeting the day-to-day demands of the job.
- Computer literate and willingness to learn new programs required.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds.
- Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Professional cleaning / janitorial experience, floor care knowledge.
- Applicant must be self-motivated, able to take direction well, and have a demonstrated record of dependability and performance stability.
- Must have ability to perform medium to heavy lifting, be able to comprehend written set-up reports, and interpret room diagrams as well as have the ability to properly use and care for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in Building Environmental Services and floor care functions.
- Computer literate and willingness to learn new programs.
- Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures; ability to work with student workers; ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.
Work Location
Cone Center
Posting date
10/22/2026
Closing date
10/29/2026
Proposed Hire Date
10/21/2026
Contact Information
Tony Smith
Special Notes to Applicants
This position is designated as essential and, when/if, contacted to report to work, the employee is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by adverse weather conditions.
All hours physically worked after 4pm will entitle employee to receive an additional 10% night shift differential pay.
All hours physically worked after 4pm will entitle employee to receive an additional 10% night shift differential pay.
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
- Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of employment history).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Benefits:
Professional Development, Health Insurance, Reduced or Flexible HoursSalary : $35,360 - $41,353