HVAC Air Side Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- 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/
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
Click
Here to learn more about the benefits packages at
UNC Charlotte! |
| 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?
- *
Do you posses an EPA 601 certification?
- *
Do you have a valid drivers license?
- *
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)
|