HVAC Mechanic

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Journey. The role involves maintaining HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and EPA certification. A sign-on bonus is available for successful applicants. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Chapel Hill, NC with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Professional training opportunities

Various retail and restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC/Refrigeration field and EPA refrigerant certification required.
• Ability to read various refrigerant gauges and troubleshoot HVAC equipment.
• Experience in refrigerant recovery and maintaining logs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on complex refrigerated air drying equipment.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and perform repairs as needed.
• Support campus HVAC systems insuring proper operation.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC/Refrigeration equipment

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to read electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department:

FS-Bldg Svcs-HVAC-Refrig-245104

Career Area:

Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

07/03/2024

Application Deadline:

06/25/2025

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent:

NC10 / GN08

Working Title:

HVAC Mechanic

Position Number:

00060647, 00060648, 00061723

Vacancy ID:

P019293

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$47,263 - $63,438

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 400 campus buildings with approximately 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, Life Safety Services, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling.

The Refrigeration shop is a unit of Building Services that installs, operates, maintains, and improves DX systems, environmental chambers, process chillers, water coolers, freezers, refrigerated air dryers, window air conditioners, refrigerated scientific and food service equipment, and boilers. These diverse systems serve a variety of facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, offices, kitchen/dining areas, parking decks, arenas/athletic venues, laboratories, clinics, surgery suites, clean rooms, data centers, museums/repositories, and vivariums. These customers depend on the Refrigeration shop to achieve UNC’s many missions.

Position Summary:

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4,668 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:
$2,334 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,334 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This recruitment is for three (3) Facility Maint Tech – MechTrd – Journey positions (00060647, 00060648, 00061723) . By applying, you will be considered for all three (3) positions.

Supports campus HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, and complex air drying equipment. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance on and making repairs to complex refrigerated air drying equipment, DX units, package units, ice machines, Liebert systems, dehumidification systems and small chiller systems; and troubleshooting complex control circuits, replacing compressors, repairing refrigerant leaks, replacing fan/blower motors, change-out of various mechanical and electrical controls, and maintaining EPA refrigerant management log.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: xperience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in the HVAC/Refrigeration field and EPA refrigerant certification. Ability to accurately read various types of refrigerant gauges including subheat and supercooling. Ability to accurately and efficiently troubleshoot HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and determine corrective action. Proficiency with a multimeter and knowledge of testing methods for various electronic/electrical components or circuits. Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings. Experience in refrigerant recovery and maintaining a refrigerant log. Ability to use a Windows PC and other devices such as tablets and smartphones to access UNC’s computerized maintenance management system (AiM). Excellent customer service skills also required.

May be required to work in active high containment labs, which requires a baseline blood draw, a physical, and vaccines (currently flu, tetanus, and COVID-19) as well as annual medical certification, respirator fit testing, and specialized training. Entry into such labs requires escort from Environment, Health, and Safety department, respirator use, safety attire, and possibly shower in/out.

May also require working in healthcare facilities, with requirements including vaccines (currently varicella or chickenpox, flu, and COVID-19,) tuberculosis testing, and overall medical certification.

Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close.

Ability to serve on-call duty on a rotating basis including nights, weekends, and holidays; and provide emergency response while on call for all Auxiliary and Refrigeration shop equipment.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date. EPA refrigerant certification must be obtained within the first year of employment.

Must contribute to the UNC safety culture and always consider safety first. Must also consider energy efficiency and water use to meet UNC’s sustainability and energy reduction goals.

Ability to demonstrate teamwork, openness, professionalism, stewardship, excellence, responsiveness, versatility, innovation, competence, and efficiency in the performance of duties.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Ability to accurately troubleshoot and repair large DX units and refrigeration equipment, including variable refrigerant flow systems, DX zone systems and controllers, dehumidification systems, boilers, refrigerators, ice machines, and large capacity air dryers; and experience in electrical, plumbing, fabrication, and equipment installation.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

Ability to move objects weighing up to 65 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and move large equipment with hand trucks or general material handling equipment. Ability to work from ladders for extended periods of time, work outside during adverse weather conditions; and ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, eye protection, and arc flash safety gear.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Non-Healthcare TB exposure, On-call, Overtime occasionally, Respirator, general use, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally

Special Instructions:

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.
This recruitment is for three (3) Facility Maint Tech – MechTrd – Journey positions (00060647, 00060648, 00061723) . By applying, you will be considered for all three (3) positions.