HVAC Mechanic

Overview

Posting Number: S0675

Classification

Title:

Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades

Overall Position

Competency:

Journey

Working Title:

HVAC Mechanic

Position Number: 006555

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency: GNO8 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range: $50,000-$55,000

Division:
Budget and Finance

Department:
Campus Operations

Full-Time / Part-Time:
Full-Time

Months per Year: 12 Months

Time Limited Position:
No

If time-limited, length of assignment:
Not Applicable

Posting Date: 02/05/2026

Closing Date: 02/26/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

This position will be required to maintain HVAC systems in a number of assigned buildings and respond to other buildings to assist as required. This position requires a very broad base of knowledge due to the highly technical and widely disparate nature of various elements of HVAC type of work. Above average working knowledge & competencies demanded by this career field include but are not limited to boiler operation & theory, operation & controls diagnostics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and digital), full range of thermodynamics, chiller operation & theory.

All of which are interrelated with various auxiliary sub-systems that include but are not limited to; air coils, heat exchangers and other heat transfer equipment that utilize air-to-air, air-to-water and water-to-water side methods, any of which can be the cause or causes of improper temperature/humidity/flow control.

Minimum Education /Experience/

Skills:

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Preferred Education/Experience/

Skills:

• Licensure Requirement:
  Universal Technician License as approved by EPA for refrigerant reclamation and maintenance of pressurized air-conditioning and refrigeration systems. (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart
  
  F)
• The preferred candidate will have a high school diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated progressive experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Prefer at least one to two years of formal technical HVAC training. Minimum of three years of experience in mechanical/ electrical systems installation & repairs is highly preferred.
• Prefer experience with Automated Logic Corporation Controls (ALC).

Typical work hours are Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with scheduled pager on-call duties. Employees must be able to respond to UNC Asheville within 30 minutes when carrying the on-call beeper. Other occasional overtime outside of pager on-call duties may be needed on evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the department. The employee in this position shall be identified as critical personnel in accordance with UNC Asheville policy.

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Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse.

Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment.

If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.