Maintenance Mechanic; HVAC

Overview

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Posting Information

Posting Number PG194893SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC)

Anticipated Hiring Range $51,000 - $53,000

Department:
Building Maintenance & Operations

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan
, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. We manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through core departments including:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Join the team and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Review our Employee Value Proposition to learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. Attain work-life balance with childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs. Perks eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time status.

Note:

The above disclaimer is informational; eligibility and plans are described in linked documents.

Are you a skilled trades professional who enjoys hands-on work and solving complex mechanical challenges? Join our Building Maintenance & Operations team as a Maintenance Mechanic and play a critical role in keeping our facilities safe, efficient, and operating at peak performance.

This position is ideal for a journey-level technician with strong experience across HVAC, boilers, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance. In this role, you will apply multi-trade expertise to maintain, repair, install, and troubleshoot a wide range of building systems within the maintenance service zone. Your work will directly support daily operations and ensure reliable, high-performing facilities for our campus community.

If you take pride in your craftsmanship and want to make a meaningful impact every day, we invite you to apply.

• Maintain, repair, and operate heating, cooling, steam, and hot water boiler systems and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, fans, pumps, condensate receivers, steam lines, expansion joints, strainers, pressure-reducing stations, piping systems, insulation, air compressors, and water softeners used in steam generation and control.
• Perform preventative maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning systems in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
• Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems and fixtures; cut, thread, assemble, and install pipe; connect valves; caulk joints; test completed systems; and install gas, water, and sanitary fixtures with proper supports, hangers, and foundations.
• Construct, install, maintain, and repair secondary electrical systems and equipment up to 600 VAC, including conduit, wiring, electrical panels, breakers, switch gear, magnetic starters, disconnects, motors, lighting fixtures, ballasts, switches, and receptacles.
• Troubleshoot control system faults; repair, adjust, and replace temperature controls, regulators, humidity controllers, sensors, and pneumatic control valves and regulators.
• Identify operational deficiencies and implement corrective actions to restore and optimize system performance.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public; follow verbal and written instructions related to work assignments and operational needs.
• Perform tasks requiring standing for extended periods, working in confined spaces, and utilizing various tools. Safely climb and work from ladders to access elevated or below-grade areas. Be exposed to insects or small animals in some work areas. All essential tasks must be performed with or without reasonable…