UNC Overview :
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community. In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com
- #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC US News & World Report
- #9 in Top Public Schools Princeton Reviews
- #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance 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. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Classification Title :
Building Environmental Services Technician Department :
Campus Operations Full-Time/Part-Time :
Full-Time Months per
Year :
12
Months Position Summary:
This position will perform a variety of duties in the care and cleaning of academic & campus buildings, in various areas as assigned by Supervisors. The duties of this position will include all general housekeeping duties (sweeping, mopping, cleaning chalkboards, vacuuming, dusting, stripping and refinishing floors, cleaning restrooms, windows and doors daily, etc.) using a building checklist. This position requires the use of automated cleaning equipment and commercial cleaning chemicals. All housekeeping equipment is maintained and problems are reported daily. The employee in this position must plan their work in order to cover assigned area daily and complete special tasks as assigned. A valid driver's license is preferred.
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :
Prefer employee with a valid driver's license. It is preferred that the employee be a high school graduate and have some previous experience in the cleaning of public buildings. Quick Link for
Positing :
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EO/AA/ADA Employer:
The University of North Carolina Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 251-6605 or email to hr@unca.edu .
