HVAC Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking an HVAC Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks across campus facilities. The role requires handling 1,000 service calls annually and ensuring EPA, OSHA, and university safety standards are met.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, and occasional evenings/weekends. On-call duties may apply, and the role is based in FM Building.

Qualifications

• Requires Graduation from high school or equivalent; experience in HVAC trades may substitute.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required or obtainable.
• Experience with general repairs and corrective maintenance for HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on residential and commercial HVAC equipment across a dispersed campus.
• Manages high-volume service requests and conducts preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensures compliance with EPA, OSHA, state, and university standards.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

EPA 608 Certification

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DDC controls

Central work order system

Job description

HVAC Technician

Position Information

• Vacancies Open to: All Candidates
• Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
• Hours per week: 40
• Months per year: 12
• Position Number: 010535
• NC Salary Grade Equivalency: NC10
• Classification Title: FM Tech Mechanical Trades
• Working Title: HVAC Technician
• Salary Range: $42,011 - $57,765
• Anticipate Hiring Range: $42,011 - $52,514
• FLSA Status: Non Exempt
• Division: Business Affairs
• Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
• Work Unit: FM HVAC Shop
• Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary, and with an '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 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 allowed to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components in the assigned zone or core maintenance.

Minimum Education/Experience

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.

Essential Job Duties

Performs comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on residential and commercial HVAC equipment across a dispersed campus. Manages high-volume service requests, executes preventative maintenance programs, assesses facility damage, and ensures strict adherence to EPA, OSHA, state, and university compliance standards.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Provide skilled general repairs and corrective maintenance for commercial and residential HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines.
• Respond to and resolve approximately 1,000 service calls annually generated through the central work order system across a dispersed campus environment.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, hot/cold complaints, mechanical component failures (such as belt replacements), and software/DDC control issues.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections and procedures on commercial and residential systems to ensure efficient operation and extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintain clean, safe, and optimal physical environments for resident students, guests, and campus facility occupants based on routine inspection findings.
• Identify, document, and assess damage charges to student or guest accounts when facility or equipment damage is identified during inspections.
• Maintain departmental responsibility for full compliance with EPA refrigerant regulations, OSHA guidelines, State mechanical codes, and University safety standards across all HVAC activities.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Positions may be required to possess and maintain certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria, as applicable to the tasks being performed, and to follow applicable building codes.
• Experience with general repairs and corrective maintenance for commercial and residential HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

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

Work Location

FM Building

Posting Dates

Posting date: 09/10/2026

Closing date: 09/23/2026

Proposed Hire Date: 09/30/2026

Contact Information

704-687-5173