HVAC 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 010535 NC Salary Grade Equivalency NC10 Classification Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades Working Title HVAC Technician Salary Range $42,011 - $57,765 Anticipate Hiring Range $42,011 - $52,514 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit FM HVAC Shop Work Schedule

8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary, and with an '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 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 allowed to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components in the assigned 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

Performs comprehensive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on residential and commercial HVAC equipment across a dispersed campus. Manages high-volume service requests, executes preventative maintenance programs, assesses facility damage, and ensures strict adherence to EPA, OSHA, state, and university compliance standards.

Other Work Responsibilities

• Provide skilled general repairs and corrective maintenance for commercial and residential HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines.
• Respond to and resolve approximately 1,000 service calls annually generated through the central work order system across a dispersed campus environment.
• Troubleshoot system malfunctions, hot/cold complaints, mechanical component failures (such as belt replacements), and software/DDC control issues.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance inspections and procedures on commercial and residential systems to ensure efficient operation and extend equipment lifespan.
• Maintain clean, safe, and optimal physical environments for resident students, guests, and campus facility occupants based on routine inspection findings.
• Identify, document, and assess damage charges to student or guest accounts when facility or equipment damage is identified during inspections.
• Maintain departmental responsibility for full compliance with EPA refrigerant regulations, OSHA guidelines, State mechanical codes, and University safety standards across all HVAC activities.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• EPA 608 Universal Certification
• Positions may be required to possess and maintain certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria, as applicable to the tasks being performed, and to follow applicable building codes.
• Experience with general repairs and corrective maintenance for commercial and residential HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

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

Work Location FM Building Posting date 09/10/2026 Closing date 09/23/2026 Proposed Hire Date 09/30/2026 Contact Information 704-687-5173 Special Notes to Applicants

• This posting will be used to fill two positions: 010535 & 010527.
• 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 (*).

• • 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)

• • Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes, a high school diploma or GED.

• Yes, experience n the trade(s) areas related to the position's role that can be substituted for on a year-for-year basis

• No

• • Do You have your EPA 608 Certification?

• Yes

• No

• In Process

• • Do you have experience with general repairs and corrective maintenance for commercial and residential HVAC systems, hot water systems, hydronic equipment, and ice machines? Please explain your experience.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents