What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Environmental Technician position at University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte?
Position Information
General Information
Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 20-40 Months per year 12 Position Number BES005 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN02 Classification Title Building Environmental Technician - Contributing Working Title Building Environmental Technician Salary Range $33,280 - $34,320 Anticipate Hiring Range $33,280 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit Building Environmental Services Work Schedule
Full time = 40 hours per week:
Part time=20 hours per week:
All shifts are subject to change based on Department / University needs without prior notice at the University’s discretion.
Mandatory Personnel
These positions are designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, the employee is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
To maintain clean and sanitary conditions in classrooms, labs, lecture halls, offices, common areas, restrooms, and various other areas within Academic, Athletic, and Administrative buildings on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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 training and experience.
University Preferred Qualifications
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Building Environmental Services (BES) Technician performs custodial services
support for the University. Duties include, but are not limited to:
This is an ongoing applicant pool of Building Environmental Technicians – Contributing for the Facilities Management department only.
successfully pass a background check before their hire is approved.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Optional Documents
General Information
Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 20-40 Months per year 12 Position Number BES005 NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN02 Classification Title Building Environmental Technician - Contributing Working Title Building Environmental Technician Salary Range $33,280 - $34,320 Anticipate Hiring Range $33,280 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit Building Environmental Services Work Schedule
Full time = 40 hours per week:
Part time=20 hours per week:
All shifts are subject to change based on Department / University needs without prior notice at the University’s discretion.
Mandatory Personnel
These positions are designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, the employee is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
To maintain clean and sanitary conditions in classrooms, labs, lecture halls, offices, common areas, restrooms, and various other areas within Academic, Athletic, and Administrative buildings on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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 training and experience.
University Preferred Qualifications
Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, ability to follow instructions and to perform medium to heavy physical work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
Building Environmental Services (BES) Technician performs custodial services
support for the University. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Clean and care for academic buildings, offices, studios, and other State buildings.
- Maintain equipment, return to designated storage areas, and keep in good working order.
- Compile and maintain checklists and report needs to the BES Supervisor.
- Assist the BES Supervisor in testing and making recommendations on supply and equipment purchases.
- Maintain various types of floor surfaces to include vacuuming, spotting, and gum removal.
- Follow established Facilities Management, UNC Charlotte, and State policies and Procedures.
- Use and care for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in housekeeping, recycling, event support, and exterior litter removal functions.
- Perform work that is guided by a daily schedule for general assignments.
- Perform work that is subject to close review and inspection, with problems and special assignments not covered by instructions being referred to a supervisor.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work. Duties are repetitive in nature and include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture, walking from building to building, operating heavy cleaning equipment, wearing a backpack vacuum, and delivering large quantities of housekeeping supplies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned and/or delegated.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Work experience in institutional housekeeping and the ability to operate specialized cleaning equipment.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.
- Must have good organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Ability to properly use and care for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in Building Environmental Services and floor care functions.
- Effective and efficient comprehension skills, effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer literate, knowledge and skill with Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, and willingness to learn new programs required.
- Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with coworkers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community.
- Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.
This is an ongoing applicant pool of Building Environmental Technicians – Contributing for the Facilities Management department only.
- You only need to apply for this Building Environmental Technician – Contributing position once during the posting period – your application will be valid for the open period of 01/10/2025 – 06/29/2025.
successfully pass a background check before their hire is approved.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report.
Please upload reference information including names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist .
- Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested.
- These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
- Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
- * Please describe your institutional housekeeping experience. (Open Ended Question)
- * Please let us know if you are interested in full-time or part-time positions, as well as what shifts you are able/willing to work. (Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have experience in institutional housekeeping?
- Yes
- No
- Other Related Experience
- * Do you have experience in properly using and caring for all manual and power equipment and chemicals required in Building Environmental Services and floor care functions?
- Yes
- No
- Knowledge of with limited experience
- Knowledge of with no direct experience
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
Salary : $33,280 - $34,320
