Job Details

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

HVAC Technician

Position Number: 6976397
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Type: Facilities Management

HVAC Technician

Position Number: 010527
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Division:
Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit: FM HVAC Shop
Salary Range: $42,011 - $52,514
Anticipate Hiring Range: $42,011 - $51,555

Work Schedule:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary, and with 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.

This recruitment is to fill two vacant positions #010527 and #010535

Primary Purpose of Position:

Apply methods and general procedures of applicable trade and maintenance techniques. Develop skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment appropriate to trade.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the positions 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.

Essential Job Duties:

This is a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) at the Journey level with a specialty in HVAC. The position is to be a fully functioning in a particular trade area and expected to perform all general maintenance work at the contributing level. This position may also be given the opportunity to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level.

Performs maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components in assigned zone or core maintenance.
Provides general repair to residential and commercial HVAC systems.
Repairs to include general repair, belt replacement, hot water systems and ice machine repair. Respond to repairs from the general work order system for a dispersed work site.

The Housing Shop HVAC work orders account for approximately 1000 calls for service per year. HVAC Services responds to hot/cold calls, system malfunctions, software issues, and commercial and residential service calls.

Performs preventative maintenance inspections and procedures for commercial and residential systems. These inspections are to provide feedback to supervisors and result in the safest and cleanest environments possible for the student and guest populations.
Where applicable, assesses any charges for damages to students and guest populations found on these inspections.
Performs a leadership role for the Housing Shops HVAC shop. Department responsibility for compliance with University Safety, State, EPA and OSHA requirements as related to the HVAC functions.

Other Work Responsibilities:

Function as a lead worker, and be called upon to provide technical assistance and mentor other facility maintenance technicians as required.
Demonstrate a solid knowledge of fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes to maintain compliance with State, Federal and University regulations and standards.
Work with minimal supervision or instruction to complete work with a high level of competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
Record daily activities into order tracking system (Archibus) using a tablet.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Experience working with HVAC systems, trouble shooting and repair of both commercial and residential systems.
Experience with preventative maintenance inspections and procedures.
Experience with State, EPA and OSHA requirements as related to the HVAC functions; University experience and compliance preferred.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Computer knowledge and experience Microsoft Office and Google Suite; intermediate experience preferred.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Valid drivers license required. The HVAC Shop position requires the operation of assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment to the position.

Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

Posting Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: 03/18/2026
Proposed Hire Date: 04/03/2026

Special Notes to Applicants:

To apply, visit https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66688