HVAC Air Side Technician

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 009493 NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC11 Classification Title Specialty Trades Technician Working Title HVAC Air Side Technician Salary Range $64,554 - $71,727 Anticipated Hiring Range $64,554 - $71,727 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit FM HVAC Shop Work Schedule

7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Mandatory Position

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.

About Charlotte

The University of North Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina's urban research university, is home to more than 33,000 students. As Charlotte's only R1 research institution, UNC Charlotte drives innovation and discovery in the 15th largest city in the United States. Outstanding academics, world-class research, innovative student success services and productive community connections, that serve a dynamic student body and the region's vibrant business community, have earned the University a place among U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 Public Universities.

UNC Charlotte Benefits

At UNC Charlotte, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and success of our employees. Our offerings include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Community Service Leave
• Hybrid Work Arrangements (dependent on position type and departmental approvals)
• Retirement

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Primary Purpose of Position

As a result of FM's reorganization this position became a required business need to serve the facilities at UNC Charlotte. This position will serve to help provide uninterrupted continuous operations. The incumbent will primarily work as a member of the Maintenance Operations Department to be a direct liaison to support Maintenance Operations efforts to serve the research and critical facilities on campus. This position will be responsible for reporting, documenting, following up with, and resolving all concerns of campus research and critical facilities as directed. It will serve to establish maintenance priorities and responsibilities, ensure the operational readiness, and assist with the implementation of maintenance services. It will also schedule and report on the annual operational checks of critical facility redundancy and resiliency of equipment fail overs and fail safes. This includes all infrastructure needs for all Air Side Equipment and IAQ for UNC Charlotte.

Minimum Education/Experience

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair HVAC air side systems including air supply, return, and exhaust equipment including fans, blowers, dampers, louvres, motors and variable frequency drives.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair refrigerant a/c systems.
• Identify problems with HVAC systems using computerized Building automation systems.
• Install and repair air ducting and hydronic heating components.
• Diagnose and repair pneumatic, and digital control components such as sensors, thermostats and actuators for dampers and control valves.
• Diagnose, repair or replace electrical motors, starters , and variable frequency drives.
• Ability to effectively communicate (reading, writing, interpretation and comprehension) required.
• Ability to use computer or tablet for work order management and email.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead junior technicians in the HVAC shop.
• Respond to after-hours trouble calls for problems relating to critical facilities as required.
• Work with contractors and maintenance personnel to perform repairs, and improvements to existing campus HVAC systems.
• Perform work independently or in teams to accomplish daily tasks.
• Lift a minimum of 25 pounds and climb ladders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor to support the work unit.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Electrical and or electronics knowledge and experience
• Experience in operation, setup and maintenance of variable frequency drives
• Knowledge and experience working with building automation systems
• Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs
• Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Valid driver's license

EPA 601 certification

Work Location FM - HVAC Shop Posting date 10/22/2026 Closing date 11/05/2026 Proposed Hire Date 11/23/2026 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 (*).

• • Do you have at least a high school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you posses an EPA 601 certification?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

• • 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

• Where did you learn about this posting?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Military Service Record (DD-214)