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NC STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Mechanic in Raleigh, North Carolina

The BMandO department provides building system services for approximately 15 million gross square feet of campus facilities. BMandO is unique in the facilities maintenance and operations field in the rapidly growing central NC region. The department has a wide variety of equipment and systems that differ from typical commercial and industrial operations in both variety, type, and complexity.

Our facilities range from basic classroom/office type buildings to state of the art animal care facilities and state of the art research facilities. Given the uniqueness of the facilities ranging from large distributed systems to central steam and chilled water systems, technically qualified technicians are required to maintain and operate the building systems that create a physical environment for our campus customers that advances the University. This position serves as a member of theBuilding Maintenance and Operations (BMandO) teamand will be assigned to a specific zone maintenance shop at either NC States Original Campus, Centennial Campus, orCBC(Veterinary School) campuses. Zone maintenance shop techniciansperform basic maintenance, operations, and repairof campus facilities including buildingHVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Facilities Maintenance Technicians at this level are generally semi-skilled helpers in a particular trade or area and will participate in the departments initial entry training program.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide technical support to colleagues by troubleshooting and diagnosing simple facilities maintenance issues
  • Demonstrate proficiency in operating basic tools and equipment specific to assigned trades
  • Conduct repairs as required, including addressing leaks, checking boiler levels, assisting with pipe installations, performing basic preventive maintenance tasks, and executing elementary electrical and plumbing repairs
  • Monitor and record readings on boilers and chillers, promptly reporting any discrepancies and ensuring accurate equipment documentation
  • Maintain equipment to uphold the safety standards of the university, adhering strictly to established safe work practices
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