Building Environmental Technician

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
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 011004
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN03
Classification Title Building Environmental Technician - Journey
Working Title Building Environmental Technician
Salary Range $31,200 - $34,320
Anticipate Hiring Range $31,200 - $34,000
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Student Affairs
Department Housing and Residence Life (Adm)
Work Unit Housing and Residence Life
Work Schedule
7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Monday – Friday with ‘on-call’ designation. Some weekend work is required.

Mandatory Personnel
This position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.
Primary Purpose of Position
Provide housekeeping and building services for our residential students, visiting faculty, guests, and conference participants with the safest and cleanest environment possible. Utilize and properly maintain cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental specifications. The housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and assisting in the maintenance of buildings which complements the impact of student development goals of the department.
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, one year of experience demonstrating the ability to follow instructions in operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties
  • Provide housekeeping and building services for our residential students, visiting faculty, guests, and conference participants with the safest and cleanest environment possible. Utilize and properly maintain cleaning equipment, based on standard operating procedures, to departmental specifications.
  • The housekeeping position is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and assisting in the maintenance of buildings which complements the impact of student development goals of the department.
  • Performs basic cleaning such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, scrubbing, dusting, waste removal, restocking restrooms, disinfecting/sanitizing, etc., to keep work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Operates and maintains basic equipment in the performance of housekeeping duties including motor scrubber, vacuum cleaner, backpack carpet extractor/ cleaner, industrial vacuums, floor buffers, water extractors, carpet steam cleaners, electrostatic sprayers, etc.
  • Cleans and sanitizes daily to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
  • Cleans spaces of currently ill and recently ill students, to prevent the further spread of illness.
  • Clean all fixtures, showers, floors, exterior of dispensers’ door push and kick plates, restroom receptacles, partitions, and rails.
  • Monitors stairwells, entrance areas, and common areas for cleanliness. Dust mops
    and damp mops as needed. Vacuum carpets in common areas and entrance mats as needed. Regularly checks for and cleans wall spots. Performs high and low dusting. Cleans hallway trash and recyclables receptacles.
  • Maintains an inventory of cleaning materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure appropriate levels needed to perform work. Responsible for cleaning assigned areas, public restrooms, public areas, trash rooms/areas (dumpsters/carts, trash room, housekeeping trash closet), and offices.
  • Responds on an as-needed basis on weekends and nights to emergencies in the buildings, including but not limited to natural disasters, disease containment, equipment failure, and adverse weather.
  • Takes an active role in promoting and talking about health and safety issues..
Other Work Responsibilities
UNC Charlotte, the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Housing and Residence Life value diversity, equity and inclusion. Housing and Residence Life employees are evaluated, in part, according to their ability to reach specific diversity, equity and inclusion performance goals.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
  • Some knowledge of cleaning procedures, one year of experience demonstrating the ability to follow instructions in operating specialized floor-cleaning or other cleaning equipment and in performing medium to heavy physical work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Where applicable, must be eligible for required certification.
Work Location Varies
Posting date 01/31/2024
Closing date 02/14/2024
Proposed Hire Date 02/25/2024
Contact Information LaCrystal Jones;[email protected]; 704-687-5626
Special Notes to Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
Please upload reference information including ​Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, 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​.
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 previous employment).
* 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.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
* 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.

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