Motor Drive and Starter Technician

UNC Finance and Operations; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UNC Finance and Operations is seeking a dedicated facilities technician to operate and maintain building HVAC and related systems, with emphasis on VFDs and motor starters for fans and pumps. The role supports UNC safety culture and values teamwork and professionalism.

Candidates must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and be ready to contribute to safety, efficiency, and reliable building operations across campus facilities.

Qualifications

• HVAC systems knowledge required.
• Experience with VFDs and motor starters for fans and pumps.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain building HVAC systems, emphasizing VFDs and motor starters for fans, pumps and related equipment.
• Demonstrate and uphold UNC TOP SERVICE values: teamwork, openness, professionalism, stewardship, excellence, responsiveness, versatility, innovation, competence and efficiency.
• Support safety culture and always consider safety first in daily operations.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

VFD control

Motor starters

Tools

HVAC equipment

Job description

a Sign-on Bonus Of $4,919 Is Available For The Successful Applicant Of This Position Paid In 2 Installments Within 12 Months Of Hire
$2,459.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,459.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.
Operates and maintains building HVAC and associated systems with an emphasis on Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) and motor starters primarily for fans, pumps and related equipment. Must demonstrate the TOP SERVICE values of Teamwork, Openness, Professionalism, Stewardship, Excellence, Responsiveness, Versatility, Innovation, Competence, and Efficiency. Must also contribute to the UNC safety culture and always consider safety first.

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date.