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The City of Charlotte’s Aviation Department is seeking an experienced HVAC technician to install, repair and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for city airport facilities. You will work on specialized PC Air units that cool aircraft on the ground and provide oversight to other maintenance staff.
Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with experience, or an associate degree with related work history; NC HVAC licenses (H2/H3) preferred and universal CFC
Department: Aviation Department
Salary: $32.76 - $47.08 Commensurate with Experience
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General Summary: Install, repair and perform preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and related systems at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Majority of work is related to highly specialized PC Air units which cool aircraft while on the ground. Perform skilled repairs and preventive maintenance to heating and air conditioning equipment, both chilled water systems and direct expansion equipment.
High school graduate/GED required with five years of experience or associate degree and three years’ experience in a relevant work/industry/military/job specific experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties. NC State HVAC H2 or H3 license preferred. Performs other general maintenance work incidental to above duties, or necessary to keep buildings in working order, including basic electrical and plumbing.
Must be able to spend about 90% of time standing, bending, reaching, walking and driving. The rest of the time includes a combination of sitting, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, lifting, shoveling and carrying. Typically, would not lift or carry more than 50 lbs., however, occasional assisted lifts up to approximately 120 lbs., particularly when handling compressors.
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
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