SENIOR HVAC TECHNICIAN (ALL LEVELS)

SENIOR HVAC TECHNICIAN (ALL LEVELS)

Salary

$50,315.20 - $66,310.40 Annually

Location

Cabarrus County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY26-01417

Department

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING AND WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AS THEY BECOME AVALIABLE. THE HVAC RECRUITMENT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

All experience levels are strongly encouraged to apply.

Hiring range for a Licensed Senior HVAC Tech position is $55,452.80 - $66,310.40. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 20.

• Applicants who do not fully meet the requirements for a Senior Level HVAC Technician will be considered at a lower level and pay grade, which is a grade 18, as an HVAC Technician: $50,315.20 - $60,153.60.

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate to difficult skilled work in the maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air handling equipment in County buildings. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Building Maintenance Supervisor and the HVAC Crew Chief.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

Troubleshooting, repairing, installing and maintaining refrigeration and air handling equipment; maintaining records and files; preparing reports.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Installs new refrigeration equipment.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on refrigeration and air handling equipment.
• Makes adjustments to and/or repairs refrigeration, air handling, air compressors, and pneumatic controls.
• Configures Terminal Equipment Controller. Analyzes and updates temperature output parameters.
• Replaces and/or repairs electrical controls, refrigeration compressor, and evaporator coils. Reclaims Freon.
• Checks, rewires and replaces electrical components such as conductors, starters, relays, switches, lights, etc.
• Maintains, repairs, and/or rebuilds chilled water, water circulation pumps, pump valves, cooling towers, and air handlers.
• Installs, adjusts and rebuilds pneumatic and electric thermostats.
• Detects and repairs leaks in pipes and valves.
• Completes assigned work orders and necessary work order reports.
• Performs other building maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of the common practices, tools and terminology of the mechanical trade; thorough knowledge of the use and characteristics of common refrigeration and air handling materials; thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions associated with the trade; skill in the use of tools and equipment; ability to work from sketches, drawings, plans or specifications; basic computer skills; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to estimate needed materials and time required for various jobs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Minimum Education / Experience requirements

Education and Experience for a Non- Licensed HVAC Tech:

Requires graduation from high school; experience in refrigeration, plumbing, heating or related trade. Possession or ability to obtain a universal recovery and recycling certification within 3 months is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Education and Experience for a Licensed HVAC Tech:

Requires graduation from high school; considerable experience in refrigeration, plumbing, heating or related trade. Possession or ability to obtain a universal recovery and recycling certification within 3 months is required. Possession of a NC H1, H2, or H3 license or a NC Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license is required for the Senior HVAC Tech. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Reclassification from an HVAC Technician to a Senior HVAC Technician may occur once the employee has obtained the required license and has demonstrated the knowledge, skills, and proficiency necessary to perform the duties of the Senior HVAC Technician position, as determined by the employees supervisor.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Possession, or ability to obtain within 3 years, a NC H1, H2, or H3 license or a NC Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license is strongly preferred. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug Free Workplace Policy. Some overtime, after hours, holidays, and on-call work is required.

Physical Requirements:

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Cabarrus County selects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 704-920-2200.

• Earned vacation & sick leave

• 11-12 paid holidays per year

• Floating Holiday

• Paid Personal Day

• Bereavement Leave

• Paid Parental Bonding Leave

• Participation in the Local Government Employees Retirement System

• Mandatory 6% employee contribution

• 5% employer-paid contribution to NC401K, with no employee match required

• Employees have the option to contribute additional monies to the NC401K plan or to a 457 retirement savings plan

• Health Insurance plans

• Consumer driven plan including a health savings account

• PPO Plan

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Comprehensive health & wellness program

• On-site exercise equipment & programs

• Health & wellness themed instructional classes

• Employee health clinic

• Employee assistance program (ex. Individual & family counseling, legal & financial services, child & elder care location assistance, etc.)

• Choice of optional dental plans

• PPO (Preferred Provider Option) or non-PPO

• Optional dependent coverage - employee/spouse, employee/children, & employee/family

• Vision Plan

• Includes an annual routine eye exam for individuals on the health insurance plan.

• Optional eyewear plan available

• $20,000 of term life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment coverage with employer-paid premiums

• Employee option for up to $50,000 of additional term life coverage

• Optional dependent life insurance coverage for spouses & children

01

I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver License? (Must obtain a valid North Carolina driver License with 30 days of hire.)

• Yes
• No

04

Do possess a universal recovery and recycling certification ?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a HVAC NC H1, H2, or H3 or a NC Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to Question 5, please list which HVAC license you currently possess: a North Carolina H1, H2, or H3 license, or a North Carolina Local Government Heating Technician H1, H2, or H3 license. If you do not possess any of these licenses, enter "N/A."

07

This position requires the ability to work after hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires the ability to work a rotational on call schedule. Are you able to work a rotational on call schedule?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Cabarrus County

Address 65 Church St S

Concord, North Carolina, 28025

Phone 704-920-2200

Website http://cabarruscounty.us