Environmental Services Technician

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan , build, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

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The Environmental Services Technician plays an essential role in maintaining the cleanliness, comfort, and presentation of the Chancellor's residence-one of NC State University's most visible and welcoming spaces. This position combines hands-on cleaning with attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in service.

In this role, you'll perform daily and seasonal cleaning duties using both standard and specialized equipment to ensure the residence is always ready to host guests and represent the university at its best. The work involves regular physical activity, including frequently lifting up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 60 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation), grasping, pushing, and pulling cleaning equipment, and reaching, bending, squatting, climbing, and balancing as part of daily duties. You'll work closely with supervisors and team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, value teamwork, and enjoy contributing to a space that represents the university's excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated facilities team.

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.
Special certification may be required for some of these positions.

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.

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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