UTS - Temporary Facilities Support at UNC Chapel Hill

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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide general facilities support and maintenance assistance to ensure buildings, offices, and event spaces are prepared, functional, and well maintained. This position will support event setups, basic repairs, furniture assembly, facility upkeep, and responding to maintenance-related requests. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with light carpentry, basic building maintenance, and the ability to safely use hand tools and power equipment.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

+ Experience providing facilities, maintenance, custodial, construction, or general building support.

+ Ability to perform light carpentry tasks including installing bulletin boards, whiteboards, corkboards, shelving, and other fixtures.

+ Comfortable assembling and installing furniture and equipment.

+ Experience using common hand tools and power tools, including drills.

+ Ability to identify and report basic facility issues, including leaks, repairs, and maintenance concerns.

+ Ability to assist with event setups, including moving and arranging tables, chairs, and other equipment.

+ Ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing approximately 30–40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ Strong customer service skills and ability to respond professionally to facility-related requests.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 1–3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, construction, trades, or a related field preferred.

+ Experience with light carpentry, furniture installation, and general repairs preferred.

+ Training or hands-on experience using hand tools and power tools preferred.

+ Experience supporting events, room setups, or facility operations is a plus.

+ Basic computer skills and ability to respond to email inquiries; willingness to check email communication through a smartphone is helpful but not required.

Required license or certification:

N/A

Position Number: 48SM67

AA/EEO Statement:

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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