Senior HVACR Technician – Building Systems & IAQ

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and install HVAC and refrigeration equipment across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues with blueprints and control systems, maintaining air and water side systems, ensuring safety compliance, and documenting work in CMMS. A high school diploma, NC driver's license and EPA/CFC certification, plus 6 years of experience, are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Valid EPA/CFC Refrigerant Certification.
• Six years HVAC experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation on HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues using blueprints, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, schematics, gauges, multimeters, and automated control systems.
• Replace, repair, align, and install motors, bearings, couplings, sheaves, belts, pumps, starters, compressors, condensers, valves, and related components.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic systems, electronic controls, line voltage controls, terminal controllers, and building automation systems.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak diagnosis, and documentation in accordance with Duke standards and federal regulations.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair water-side and air-side systems through performance analysis and system optimization.
• Analyze HVAC system performance using psychrometrics and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on air-side and water-side equipment.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate temperature, pressure, airflow, and equipment performance data.
• Properly start and stop HVAC systems to support maintenance and operational activities.
• Test and treat condenser and chilled water systems, adjusting chemical concentrations as required.
• Support building automation systems by reviewing system performance and implementing approved operational adjustments.
• Install prefabricated ductwork and electrical wiring; assemble and install HVAC components; support renovation and construction projects.
• Maintain accurate service reports, preventive maintenance records, inventory documentation, refrigerant logs, and other operational records.
• Follow Duke safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, OSHA standards, hazardous materials protocols, and PPE guidelines.
• Assist senior mechanics with maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and special projects.
• Participate in on-call and standby assignments.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical basics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

EPA/CFC Refrigerant Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Multimeters

Building automation systems

Ladder diagrams

Schematic diagrams

Job description

Duke University is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair and install HVAC and refrigeration equipment across campus facilities.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues with blueprints and control systems, maintaining air and water side systems, ensuring safety compliance, and documenting work in CMMS. A high school diploma, NC driver's license and EPA/CFC certification, plus 6 years of experience, are required.