HVAC Mechanic

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts on campus services

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to support campus HVAC and refrigeration systems in a full-time permanent capacity. The role involves preventive maintenance, repairs on DX and packaged units, and ensuring reliable operation of chilled and refrigerant systems.

Requirements include high school diploma and EPA 608 certification within the first year. A valid NC driver’s license is also required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; required for the role.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC and refrigeration systems preferred.
• EPA 608 refrigerant certification within first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Repair DX units, package units, ice machines, and chillers; troubleshoot controls.
• Maintain EPA refrigerant management log and ensure system reliability.

Skills

HVAC repair

DX systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical controls

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Manifold gauge

Electrical testing meters

Refrigeration tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

**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 .

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department

Career Area Facilities and Skilled Trades

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/10/2026

Application Deadline

Application Deadline 09/21/2026

Position Type

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Position Title Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

Salary Grade Equivalent NC10 / GN08

Working Title

Working Title HVAC Mechanic

Position Number

Position Number 00060648

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID P021372

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

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

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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 300 campus buildings with more than 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 .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, direct expansion (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. Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.Must obtain EPA 608 refrigerant certification within the first year of employment.

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: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Management Preferences

-Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC /Refrigeration systems with a focus on direct expansion (DX) equipment. -Ability to accurately measure and diagnose system pressures using a refrigerant manifold gauge. -Ability to accurately measure and interpret voltage, current, and resistance using an electronic test meter. -Ability to understand temperature-pressure diagnostic charts.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.Must obtain EPA 608 refrigerant certification within the first year of employment.

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. May require 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.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Night work