HVAC M-3 Technician

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seeks an HVAC Mechanic III to maintain and operate school district HVAC equipment at Lincoln Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role reports to the HVAC Team Leader and uses computerized controls to keep systems running efficiently.

The position requires a high school diploma and strong HVAC maintenance experience, with a Refrigeration License preferred. It offers a 12-month work schedule and a classified salary within the district scale.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Refrigeration License preferred.
• Strong HVAC maintenance experience.
• Able to undertake new responsibilities and is reliable.
• Board may deem additional qualifications acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Operates computerized programs required for efficient equipment operation.
• Maintains heating and cooling equipment across school buildings.
• Performs major repairs on HVAC systems.
• Addresses work orders independently with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits professionalism when communicating with stakeholders.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Equipment operation

Self-starter

Troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma

Refrigeration License Preferred

Tools

HVAC controls software

Job description

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Lincoln Center - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

HVAC M-3 Technician

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Lincoln Center - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 4385400

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 29, 2026 1:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools

Job Description

Job Title: HVAC Mechanic III

Salary Schedule: Classified Scale

Reports To: HVAC Team Leader

Salary Grade: 106 (Based on experience, $19.57 to $22.11)

Work Location: Lincoln Center

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Schedule: 12 Month

Position Summary

HVAC position who possesses a solid understanding of HVAC equipment operation and contributes as a member of an HVAC team maintaining mechanical equipment in school buildings.

Essential Duties

• Strong competence and understanding of mechanical equipment and its operation
• Operates computerized programs required for efficient equipment operation
• Demonstrates willingness to continually learn about new HVAC equipment, its operation and computer controls
• Operates alone in addressing work orders, assessing issues and correcting problems
• Requires minimal supervision
• Is a self-starter who can perform alone and be relied upon to handle repair calls, check status of equipment, investigative equipment operation, and identify problems
• Performs major repairs
• A contributing member of the HVAC team who maintains heating and cooling equipment throughout the school district
• Exhibits professionalism with all customers using discretion in discussing any problems and/or issues regarding operation of equipment
• Assimilates information and makes good judgment decisions regarding the operation of mechanical equipment
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School diploma
• Refrigeration License Preferred
• Strong HVAC maintenance experience
• Able to undertake new responsibilities and is reliable
• Such alternatives or additional qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to physically perform the basic operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, hearing and repetitive motion
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

Disclosure

This document provides descriptive information about the above Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Approved By: _____________________ Date Created/Revised: 1/9/2024

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Contact Information

• Erika Newkirk
• 750 S. Merritt Mill Road
• Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]