FM Tech Mechanical Trades

Position Information

General Information

Vacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 010603 NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC10 Classification Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades - Journey Working Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades Salary Range $47,263 - $57,765 Anticipated Hiring Range $47,263 - $53,102 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit FM HVAC Shop Work Schedule

8:00am - 4:30 pm ; Monday - Friday 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.

Primary Purpose of Position

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. Additionally, this position is expected to be able 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. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and desiqn of facility components in assiqned zone or core maintenance.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Works with minimal supervision or instruction and completes work with a high level of competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
• Follows more detailed instructions, schematics, sketches, or blueprints for new or unusual assignments. Applies knowledge of fire, building, electrical, and mechanical codes to maintain compliance with state, federal, and university regulations, standards, and accepted industry practices related to facility maintenance.
• Performs skilled maintenance/repair services in various buildings, working independently and occasionally supervising Facility Maintenance Technicians with less demonstrated skills.
• Identifies causative agent(s) of system failure, selects the most appropriate solution, and makes needed repairs in a timely manner.
• Applies knowledge of the basic refrigeration cycle, types and functions, and methods of maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Uses electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chiller electrical control circuits.
• Overhauls small reciprocating compressors independently.
• Overhauls larger reciprocating, absorption, and centrifugal compressors.
• Checks accuracy and calibrates electrical, pneumatic, and electronic control systems.
• Troubleshoots control circuits and replaces faulty thermostats, wiring, and control devices.
• Wires and controls systems and builds and installs ductwork and chilled water piping.
• Removes and replaces joints or lengths of pipe in chilled water distribution systems.
• Applies knowledge of acetylene and electric welding equipment to fuse metal parts.
• Joins metal pieces by applying the torch or electric arc to surfaces and melting the welding rod and flux into the joint.

Other Work Responsibilities Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• EPA Universal 608 refrigeration license

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

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.

Work Location FM Building Posting date 10/16/2026 Closing date 10/30/2026 Proposed Hire Date 11/06/2026 Contact Information Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• UNC Charlotte Website

• HERC Job Board

• Inside Higher Education

• Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)

• Another Website

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• Other

• • Do you meet the education and experience requirement for this position: High school diploma/GED or a year-for-year substitution of relevant trade experience?

• Yes, I have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Yes, I have relevant trade experience that substitutes for the high school diploma/equivalent on a year-for-year basis.

• No

• • Do you have an EPA Universal 608 refrigeration license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Military Service Record (DD-214)