HVAC Controls Tech

Posting Details

Posting Details

Requisition Number S3126 Position Number 999638 Position Classification Title Electronics Specialist Functional Title HVAC Controls Tech Position Type Staff University Information

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to the entire UNCG campus. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulator compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on over 275 acres.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to operate, maintain, repair, and upgrade as directed the campus Building Automation System (BAS), other HVAC control equipment, and miscellaneous electronic systems. This position also assists with commissioning of building systems requiring the knowledge of refrigerant systems, control systems (pneumatic and DDC), hydronic and steam.

This position is also responsible for the scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance in all areas of campus. This position has full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all HVAC and refrigeration equipment on campus. Supervisor may assign other job- related duties not specifically listed under essential tasks.

30% Calibration, Operation and Maintenance of Building Automation System, HVAC Controls, and Electronic Devices

15% Calibration, Operation and Maintenance of Building Utility Metering.

15% System Commissioning

15% Maintain and Repair HVAC Systems

10% Renovation and New Construction

10% Safety

5% Record Keeping and Administration

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

This position requires working an emergency call-back rotation and may be called in for emergency response during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN ELECTRONICS; OR EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. ALL DEGREES MUST BE RECEIVED FROM APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Must have a valid driver's license and CFC Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of directly related experience with a minimum of an Associate's degree or two-year college equivalent preferred.
• BAS Control experience.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name,
• Company Name,
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $63,398 - $67,127 Org #-Department Utility Operations - 56406 Work Hours of Position 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, and rotating on-call shifts. Number of Months per Year 12 Posting Requirements Job Family Operations and Skilled Trades Career Banded Title Electronics Specialist Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date 06/19/2026 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt If other, please indicate If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Salary Grade Equivalency

Key Responsibilities

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Key Responsibility

Calibration, Operation and Maintenance of Building Automation System, HVAC Controls, and Electronic Devices

Essential Tasks

• Perform service and repairs (hardware and software) on building automation system (BAS) to ensure proper operation while minimizing downtime.
• Utilize BAS to analyze system issues/failures and interact with mechanics and vendors to effect system repairs.
• Act as technical liaison for Facilities Operations for these systems during performance of these duties.
• Respond to BAS alarms and communication issues.
• Troubleshoot HVAC controls issues.
• Calibrate and tune controls as needed for proper operation.
• Maintain adequate equipment inventory.
• Communicate operational information to Facilities personnel and customers as needed for proper understanding of control systems and electronic equipment.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, use safe work practices, and participate in all assigned safety-related training to avoid work-related injury.

Key Responsibility

System Commissioning

Essential Tasks

• Perform retro- and re-commissioning of building systems.
• Conduct field inspections and perform review of building controls as needed or required to verify proper operation per design.
• Take HVAC and other building system measurements and make adjustments as needed.
• Identify, recommend, and implement control strategies to reduce energy consumption.
• Coordinate with supervision and with other University staff as needed.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, use safe work practices, and participate in all assigned safety-related training to avoid work-related injury.

Key Responsibility

Maintain and Repair HVAC Systems

Essential Tasks

• Assist other technicians with maintenance and repair as required to ensure proper operational status is maintained.
• Perform troubleshooting as needed.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, use safe work practices, and participate in all assigned safety-related training to avoid work-related injury.

Key Responsibility

Record Keeping and Administration

Essential Tasks

• Maintain accurate operation, maintenance and repair records of campus building automation systems including facility plans, associated technical data, and sequences of operation.
• Provide this and other documentation to support the above-mentioned responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibility

Safety

Essential Tasks

• Performs all tasks with the proper PPE.
• Performs all tasks safely knowing the potential hazards.
• Remains aware of all surroundings and impact on others.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize potential hazards before starting a task and understands all aspects of proper PPE for the job at hand.

Key Responsibility

Renovation and New Construction

Essential Tasks

• Conducts inspections of new construction or renovation projects performed by others.
• Skilled in renovations, estimates, and customer service.
• Inspects finished work orders for quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibility

Calibration, Operation and Maintenance of Building Utility Metering

Essential Tasks

• Perform service and repairs (hardware and software) on building utility metering system to ensure proper operation while minimizing downtime.
• Utilize BAS to analyze system issues/failures and interact with mechanics and vendors to effect system repairs. Act as technical liaison for Facilities Operations for these systems during performance of these duties.
• Respond to BAS alarms and communication issues.
• Calibrate and tune controls as needed for proper operation.
• Maintain adequate equipment inventory.
• Communicate operational information to Facilities personnel and customers as needed for proper understanding of control systems and electronic equipment.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment, use safe work practices, and participate in all assigned safety-related training to avoid work-related injury.

Competency

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Competency Knowledge - Technical Competency Description

• Ability to routinely and consistently perform diverse and complex tasks using considerable knowledge of electronic principles. Tasks require in-depth analysis. May require ability to modify and/or design electronic circuits or hardware to complete assignment.
• Ability to develop innovative electronics troubleshooting and testing procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend periodicals on electronics advances and apply new theories and components to design projects.
• Ability to provide consultation services to clients regarding equipment purchases.

Competency Level Advanced Competency Problem Solving Competency Description

• Ability to anticipate and proactively pursue maintenance issues.
• Ability to confer with supervisor or client to determine purpose of requested device and operating parameters before designing and constructing device or before diagramming and designing circuits to perform unique, unusual functions.
• Ability to identify problems with complex systems or electronic instrumentation through preventive and corrective maintenance, with design and implementation/ installation of instruments or through cooperative work with personnel of other programs.
• Ability to determine circuit configuration and function of complex electronics systems in absence of documentation.

Competency Level Advanced Competency Safety and Health Compliance Competency Description

• Ability to regularly assess safety conditions; ability to identify, communicate, and implement accident prevention and corrective measures in work related activities.
• Ability to apply applicable regulations, codes to enhance work unit processes and procedures. May require ability to train others in proper and safe use of equipment.
• Ability to anticipate departmental safety issues and take proactive steps to maximize safe operations and measure the effectiveness of action.

Competency Level Advanced

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%), "O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%), "C" for Constant (90-100%)

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Vision-Skilled Trades - O, Reading - O, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Lifting-60-90 lbs. - O, Lifting-90 plus lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Climbing-Ladders - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Crawling - O, Reaching - R Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - O, Driving - Mower/Forklift - R, Location - Air vent - O, Location - Roof - O, Equipment/Machines - Heights - O, Equipment/Machines - Roofs - O, Equipment/Machines - Ladders - O, Equipment/Machines - Step Stools - O, Equipment/Machines - Scaffolds - R, Night/Dark - R, Extreme noise levels - O, Extreme temperatures - R, Inside - O, Outside - O, Ventilation ConditionsDust - O, Ventilation ConditionsFumes - R, Ventilation ConditionsChemicals - R, Ventilation ConditionsGases - R, Exposure to potential Hazardous Conditions - R, Chemical Spills - R, Gas Leaks - R, Infectious Bacteria - R, Acidic Harsh or Oily Substances - R, Use of Respirator - R, Electrical Hazards - O, Overtime - R

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you graduated from high school or received a GED?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you currently have a valid drivers license?

• No Response

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have hands-on work experience with HVAC-Building Automation System controls?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a working knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC operations?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have at least five (5) years of facilities maintenance experience, including preventive maintenance, in the HVAC, plumbing, and/or electrical areas. If yes, how many years of directly related experience do you have?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have Universal CFC/EPA Certification?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have an Associate's Degree or Two (2) Year College Equivalent?

• Yes

• No

• • Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:

• UNCGjobsearch Website

• Greensboro News & Record

• Carolina Peacemaker

• Other Newspaper

• The Chronicle of Higher Education

• Inside Higher Ed

• Other Professional Journal

• NCWorks.gov

• UNC System Job Board

• Other Online Job Board

• Personal Networking

• Other

• • Other: Please list

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

• Yes

• No