Posting Information Department Bldg Svcs-HVAC-Refrig-245104 Career Area Facilities and Skilled Trades Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 08/28/2025 Application Deadline 09/11/2025 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent NC12 / GN10 Working Title HVAC Lead Technician Position Number 00030681 Vacancy ID P020507 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $57,095 - $74,402 Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. Position Summary Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 400 campus buildings with approximately 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, and Life Safety Services. The Refrigeration shop is a unit of Building Services that installs, operates, maintains, and improves DX systems, environmental chambers, process chillers, water coolers, freezers, refrigerated air dryers, window air conditioners, refrigerated scientific and food service equipment, and boilers. These diverse systems serve a variety of facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, offices, kitchen/dining areas, parking decks, arenas/athletic venues, laboratories, clinics, surgery suites, clean rooms, data centers, museums/repositories, and vivariums. These customers depend on the Refrigeration shop to achieve UNC’s many missions. Position Summary A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,639 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,819.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,819.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. Provide daily, hands-on field leadership for a team of HVAC and maintenance mechanics, including coaching, assisting, and ensuring that field staff have the knowledge, skills, abilities, parts, tools, equipment, and other resources necessary to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Assist the supervisor as needed and serve as a backup when the supervisor is out. Work includes preventive/predictive maintenance, reactive maintenance, projects, and construction support. Serves as a mentor while assisting less experienced staff, embraces new technology and change, and seeks innovative ways to improve efficiency while meeting energy, environment, safety, and end user needs. Contributes to the UNC safety culture and always considers safety first. Proper operation and maintenance of building HVAC and refrigeration systems, including complex refrigeration equipment supporting an extensive biotechnology/life sciences research and health care campus. Systems supported include DX units, variable refrigerant flow systems, gas heaters, environmental chambers, walk-in coolers and freezers, air dryers, ice machines, packaged units, CRAC units, dehumidification systems, refrigerated scientific equipment, ultra-low and cryogenic equipment, small chillers, and specialized equipment. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Must be skilled at and capable of technically directing and coaching others in the operation and maintenance of large and complex mechanical and associated electrical systems for a regulated biotechnology/life sciences research and healthcare campus. Tasks include troubleshooting and repairing complex environmental chambers and systems, variable refrigerant flow equipment, boilers, chillers, large DX systems, mission critical cooling equipment, and general industrial HVAC equipment. Ability to diagnose complex system-wide issues affecting critical research, health care, teaching, and public service operations. Excellent communication skills are required to coordinate shop activities with customers including building coordinators, project managers, researchers, and trade staff. Ability to use a Windows PC and other devices such as tablets and smartphones for UNC’s computerized maintenance management system (AiM) and other software. Excellent organizational skills are required for ordering and tracking materials. Must be skilled in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical engineering drawings. May be required to work in active high containment labs, which requires a baseline blood draw, a physical, and vaccines (currently flu, tetanus and Covid 19) as well as annual medical certification, respirator fit testing, and specific training. Entry into such labs requires escort from Environment, Health, & Safety department, respirator use, safety attire, and possibly shower in/out. May be required to work in healthcare facilities, with requirements including vaccines (currently varicella or chickenpox, flu and Covid 19), tuberculosis testing, and overall medical certification. Ability to periodically serve on-call duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. While on call, has responsibility for emergency response for all Auxiliary and Refrigeration shop equipment. A valid NC Drivers License or ability to obtain one prior to the start date. EPA universal refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close. Ability to demonstrate the Facilities Services’ TOP SERVICE values of Teamwork, Openness, Professionalism, Stewardship, Excellence, Responsiveness, Versatility, Innovation, Competence, and Efficiency. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Progressive experience in troubleshooting and repair of large DX and refrigeration equipment. Experience with variable refrigerant flow systems, DX zone systems and controllers, PLC controls, dehumidification systems, boilers, refrigerators, ice machines, and large capacity air dryers. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and equipment installation. Licensure as a refrigeration contractor, heating contractor, certifications in ultra-low temp refrigeration equipment. Experience with managing work orders in a computerized maintenance management system. Required Licenses/Certifications EPA universal refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Ability to move objects weighing at least 65 lbs., with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to move large equipment with hand trucks or general material handling equipment, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time and work outside during adverse weather conditions. Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection, and arc flash safety gear. Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Non-Healthcare TB exposure, On-call occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Respirator, general use, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
See More Details >>Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Performs skilled work in the repair, construction, and maintenance of various refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including associated air handling, control devices and equipment, heating, ventilation, chilled water distribution systems, chillers and energy management control systems. Work is performed on rotating shifts and/or set day/evening/night work schedules as required. Responsibilities: 1. Analyze building heating and cooling systems and recommend modifications to achieve better operation and energy efficiency 2. Completes required documentation for records and reports in a timely and complete fashion. 3. Conduct repairs and operations of all systems on an emergency basis when working the rotating shifts 4. Install, repair and maintain various HVAC and refrigeration systems. Install, repair and maintain pneumatic control systems and associated components and equipment installed and used in the HVAC, chilled water, refrigeration systems and medical air systems. 5. Perform maintenance and operational tests on HVAC and refrigeration system devices, using equipment such as refrigerant recovery systems and refrigerant pressure gauges. Perform all required tests and maintain the HVAC systems to meet Infection Control requirements and respond to patient and staff complaints regarding heating and cooling problems. 6. Perform system troubleshooting and repair of HVAC and refrigeration control circuits and equipment properly using a variety of electronics and electrical test equipment, system and device drawings and air monitor output and reports. Perform preventative maintenance and repair of refrigeration, air conditioning and air handling equipment. Perform computerized energy system monitoring. Record, analyze and use operational data of chillers in accordance with preset parameters. 7. Provide first response fire brigade and disaster relief and support as required or requested. 8. Schedules and completes work assignments received at level of independence defined for job level Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ● Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or NATE Full Technician Certification Licensure/Certification Requirements: ● Must obtain Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification within 12 months of hire. ● If a Driver: Valid NC Driver's license. Professional Experience Requirements: ● If Associate of Applied Science Degree in HVAC or NATE Full Technician Certification: No experience required. ● If Technical Diploma in HVAC or NATE HVAC Support Technician Certification: One (1) year direct experience installing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning, heating, ventilation, chillers, chilled water distribution, refrigeration and control systems. ● If Certificate in HVAC or NATE Ready-to-Work Certification: Two (2) years direct experience installing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning, heating, ventilation, chillers, chilled water distribution, refrigeration and control systems. ● If High School or GED: Three (3) years direct experience installing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning, heating, ventilation, chillers, chilled water distribution, refrigeration and control systems. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Shared Services Organization Unit: UNCMC Facilities Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $23.01 - $33.07 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
See More Details >>Benefits: • Bonus based on performance • Company car • Competitive salary • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Relocation bonus • Training & development Benefits: Benefits package varies by location As an HVAC Service Professional Technician, you are a key member of our team responsible for the quality and efficient installation, service, maintenance of heating and air conditioning systems. You will also develop new customers by identifying opportunities to sell additional work. Exemplifying our code of values by showing respect and courtesy to all customers and employees. Ideally you have prior experience in the HVAC industry and have proven communication skills with supervisors, employees, and customers. You are self-motivated, thrive in fast moving environments, and able to manage time to effectively meet deadlines. Specific Responsibilities: • Installation, maintenance, repair of refrigeration, heating and air conditioning systems • Ensure the efficient use of materials and maintain adequate stock of necessary equipment • Collect payment and/or payment information from customers for work performed • Keep company vehicle and equipment properly serviced, clean, and in good working order and condition • Complete invoices, daily route sheets, and weekly reports as required • Perform other duties as needed which may include cross-training in related positions Job Requirements: • Experienced Residential HVAC & Refrigeration knowledge • CFC Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days • Valid State Driver's License & clean driving record • Able to lift up to 60 lbs. • Excellent communication skills • Professional appearance and personality We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our hiring manager will follow up! With more than 200 locations throughout the United States and Canada, Aire Serv is a trusted name in the field of heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair. We are proud of our reputation for putting clients first and getting the job done right the first time, every time. We are a team of qualified experts dedicated to living our code of values of Respect, Integrity, and Customer Focus while having fun in the process! • All independently owned and operated franchised businesses operate under the service brands’ marks, trademarks, trade names, logos, emblems, slogans, or other indicia of origin in connection with the Aire Serv® franchise system within a specified geographical area. Only the independently owned and operated franchised business shall have any interaction with or authority for its business and make all employment related decisions related to its franchised business.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Chapel Hill, NC, typically begins with a comprehensive apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the region last about four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the HVAC industry employs approximately 4860 technicians in Chapel Hill, with an average weekly wage of approximately $840.25. The industry projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring HVAC technicians in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $924 annually for experienced professionals.
