FM Tech Mechanical Trades

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina seeks a FM Tech Mechanical Trades (Journey) to specialize in HVAC and perform broader facility maintenance tasks. You will work in the FM HVAC Shop, handle electrical controls, and repair chillers while following safety and building-code standards.

You will operate with limited supervision, collaborate with other trades, and participate in on-call coverage, with a typical 40-hour work week and a on-site work location in the FM Building.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; education/experience substitution may apply.
• Experience in HVAC/mechanical maintenance trades.
• Works with minimal supervision and follows detailed instructions.
• Knows fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes for compliance.
• Performs skilled maintenance and repair, often supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance/repair in various buildings with independence.
• Troubleshoots systems, repairs, and calibrates controls and equipment.
• Wires, assembles ductwork, and installs chilled water piping as needed.
• Identifies root causes, selects solutions, and completes repairs promptly.
• Assists with design, fabrication, and installation tasks within trades.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Maintenance supervision

Blueprints interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test devices

Job description

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 010603

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC10

Classification Title

Classification Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades - Journey

Working Title

Working Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades

Salary Range

Salary Range $47,263 - $57,765

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $47,263 - $53,102

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit

Work Unit FM HVAC Shop

Work Schedule

8:00am - 4:30pm ; Monday - Friday with 'on-call' designation.

This position is designated as 'mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position

This is a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) at the Journey level with a specialty in HVAC . The position is to be a fully functioning in a particular trade area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the contributing level. This position may also be given the opportunity to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and desiqn of facility components in assiqned zone or core maintenance.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

• Works with minimal supervision or instruction and completes work with a high level of competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
• Follows more detailed instructions, schematics, sketches, or blueprints for new or unusual assignments. Applies knowledge of fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes to maintain compliance with state, federal, and university regulations, standards, and accepted industry practices related to facility maintenance.
• Performs skilled maintenance/repair services in various buildings, working independently and occasionally supervising Facility Maintenance Technicians with less demonstrated skills.
• Identifies causative agent(s) of system failure, selects the most appropriate solution, and makes needed repairs in a timely manner.
• Applies knowledge of the basic refrigeration cycle, types and functions, and methods of maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Uses electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits.
• Overhauls small reciprocating compressors independently.
• Overhauls larger reciprocating, absorption, and centrifugal compressors.
• Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoots control circuits and replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Wires and controls systems and builds and installs ductwork and chilled water piping.
• Removes and replaces joints or lengths of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
• Applies knowledge of acetylene and electric welding equipment to fuse metal parts.
• Joins metal pieces by applying the torch or electric arc to surfaces and melting the welding rod and flux into the joint.

Other Work Responsibilities

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

Work Location

Work Location FM Building

Posting date 10/16/2026

Closing date 10/30/2026

Proposed Hire Date

Proposed Hire Date 11/06/2026