Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach.

Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.

Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session.

As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, Skillport, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $31,200 - $35,174
Vacancy Number S02087
Position Title Bldg Environmental Technician
Working Title Floor Maintenance Technician
Competency Level Journey
Dept/School Housekeeping - 35212
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Housekeeping unit is a part of the Office of Facilities, Physical Plant, Business Affairs Section of the University. The unit provides special floor care to all academic buildings, administration offices, labs, and University Union and University Union Annex. Work involves this performance on a continuing basis of a variety of tasks in accordance with established floor maintenance practices. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment used for floor maintenance.
College Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Other
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Floor Maintenance Technician performs skilled work in the care and maintenance of various types of hard surfaces and carpets (stripping, waxing, buffing, shampooing, extraction, and bonneting) in areas that include the academic buildings, administration offices, labs, University Union, and University Center. Knowledgeable of established floor finishing techniques, procedures, and the correct usage of chemical cleaning agents. Ability to operate, clean, and maintain commercial floor machinery, keeping them functioning correctly and efficiently. Secure the work area and post proper safety notifications. Duties include physically strenuous activities such as moving furniture and operating heavy cleaning equipment. Provide back-up support for special projects and other activities, as needed, with specific instructions given as required for executive of more complex tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some knowledge of floor care and cleaning. Skill in the use and proper care of floor maintenance equipment and the ability to train on new equipment and safety practices. Ability to follow written and oral instructions and to use manipulative skills. Physical strength to work at heavy manual labor for considerable periods of time.
Required Certifications or licensure
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.