HVAC Mechanic

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks an HVAC Professional to perform essential installations and repairs across their facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in refrigeration and HVAC systems, ensuring compliance with regulations. Join Duke for a rewarding career impacting healthcare environments and enjoy competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Generous retirement benefits

Family-friendly programs

Cultural programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in HVAC repairs and installations.
• Education equivalent to high school with craft or trades training.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and replacements of HVAC systems and equipment.
• Complete documentation and install systems following specifications.
• Assist in major overhauls and modifications to existing HVAC installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma with skilled craft coursework

Job description

Be You.

Bring your talent to the forefront and help shape the future of healthcare environments! Join us in performing essential HVAC installations across Duke Hospital, Clinic facilities, research centers, and outlying buildings—all while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Be part of something bigger at Duke!

Work Arrangement – On-Site

Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $19.4 4 to USD $32.24. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limit ed to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Learn more at: https://hr. duke.edu/benefits/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled craft or trades training.

Experience: Work requires 2 years’ experience in charging small refrigeration appliances, changing compressors, belts and valves, and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls.

OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Be Bold.

• Perform basic level work to repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment to include, but not limited to, chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, RTU’s, AHU’s, Duct, condensers, and other various HVAC equipment and systems.
• Complete required documentation to include, but not limited to, work order forms, order forms, use computer software as applicable to construction activities plus various employee training, payroll and compliance requirements.
• Install HVAC systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
• Make initial settings and final adjustments of HVAC systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
• Assist in the repair and overhaul of pumps and compressors by fitting and installing crankshafts, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves and other mechanical parts.
• Modify and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units following established procedures.
• Assist higher leveled air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics with major overhauls, alterations and repairs as required.
• Change filters, clean coils, clean motors, change v-belts and sheaves, pack pumps and valves and lubricate equipment.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Choose Duke.

Ready to make a real impact? Join Duke’s mission to maintain excellence across our hospital, clinic, research, and satellite facilities. Bring your HVAC expertise, grow your career, and help power the future of healthcare—right here at Duke!

Be YOU. Be BOLD. Choose DUKE!

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.