HVAC Technician

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) with HVAC specialization at the journey level to perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks across campus facilities. You will contribute to general maintenance and may learn additional trade disciplines as needed.

Responsibilities include responding to service requests, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with EPA, OSHA, and campus safety standards while

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience in HVAC trades or related areas.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled general repairs and corrective maintenance for HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines.
• Respond to and resolve approximately 1,000 service calls annually via central work order system.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, thermostat issues, belt replacements, and DDC control issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance inspections to extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintain safe environments for campus occupants.
• Identify and assess damage charges to student or guest accounts when damage found during inspections.
• Comply with EPA refrigerant regulations, OSHA guidelines, and building codes.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Residential HVAC

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 010535

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC10

Classification Title

Classification Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades

Working Title

Salary Range

Salary Range $42,011 - $57,765

Anticipate Hiring Range $42,011 - $52,514

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Facilities Management (Adm)

Work Unit

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.

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.

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 date

09/10/2026

Closing date

09/23/2026

Proposed Hire Date

09/30/2026

Contact Information

704-687-5173

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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