HVAC Technician

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL) in Wilmington, NC seeks a licensed HVAC Technician. The role focuses on installation, maintenance and repair of complex HVAC systems in a laboratory environment, requiring strong diagnostic skills and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates should have an associate's degree or technical certification, and extensive HVAC experience (10+ years preferred). Proficiency with BAS, schematics, and field documentation is essential; weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or technical certificate.
• HVAC knowledge with 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience in installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair HVAC systems per blueprints and specs.
• Diagnose issues using refrigeration theory, electrical schematics and BAS.
• Document work and perform outdoor or confined-space tasks.
• Prepare for weekend work as needed.

Skills

HVAC theory

Electrical schematics

Building automation systems

Pipe fitting

Welding and brazing

Mechanical layouts

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Job description

HVAC Technician

Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL), a leading pharmaceutical testing and manufacturing laboratory in Wilmington, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of a licensed HVAC Technician.

This position requires a minimum of an associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school with a certificate or military training and experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and 10+ years of HVACexperience is preferred. The candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of HVAC systems utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, electrical schematics, pneumatic and building automation systems (BAS), pipe fitting, welding and brazing, and mechanical layouts. Other duties include following blueprints/specifications to diagnose and repair units, documentation, ability to work outdoors and/or in mechanical rooms, and flexibility to work weekends if necessary.

Candidate must be proficient with laptops, tablets, smart phones, Microsoft Office, Adobe and basic apps.

QCL offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package as well as great potential for career advancement and leadership in a rapidly growing company.