HVAC Mechanic

Wilkes County Schools Maintenance Department – North Wilkesboro, North Carolina HVAC Mechanic This position is posted in North Carolina School Jobs and Wilkes County School District. Job Details Job ID: 5652086 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Apr 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: To Be Determined Job Description Wilkes County Schools offers a variety of state and local benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, annual and sick leave, holiday pay, a state pension plan, and other ancillary benefits. Local salary supplement of 5% is provided. NATURE OF WORK Construct, modify, or repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment and environmental control systems. Serve as the technical expert in one or more HVAC areas. Review heating and cooling requirements and recommend optimum system effectiveness and efficiency. Resolve most problems and prevent inefficient or dangerous situations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Overhaul large reciprocal, absorption, and centrifugal compressors. Troubleshoot and repair complex chiller or control problems, determine parts needed and work procedures. Analyze HVAC system requirements and recommend new systems or modifications. Research new equipment or procedures for possible adoption and use. Read blueprints, diagrams, and schematics. Set heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and environmental control equipment into place. Wire controls and related electrical equipment. Perform other related work as required. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Graduation from high school, preferably supplemented by vocational training in heating, HVAC, electrical, and associated trades and some experience in the same; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Maintenance of a universal CFC certification required by the EPA. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina. Must maintain a safe driving record. Must have a minimum of a Class B CDL but would be required to get a Class A CDL. Employees assigned to this position must follow specific drug testing requirements, procedures and consequences of positive alcohol or drug tests. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including electrical tools, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, welders, pipe threaders, various hand tools, etc. Must be physically able to operate motor vehicles, including light pickup and dump trucks. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 75 pounds of force frequently, and 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires the ability to climb and maneuver on ladders, scaffolding, and/or in tight spaces. Requires the ability to read service requests, invoices, logs, diagrams, blueprints, schematics, etc. Requires the ability to prepare billing statements, activity logs, and reports according to prescribed formats. Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of heating, ventilation, and refrigeration theory. Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of HVAC equipment. Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors. Working knowledge of electricity. Working knowledge of the design and operation of pneumatic control systems. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures. Ability to follow broad written or oral instructions. Ability to follow blueprints and diagrams. Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning requirements and recommend systems or modifications. REPORTS TO: Director of Maintenance FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt DISCLAIMER The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Position Type: Full-Time Job Categories: Support Staff > Maintenance Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Westley Wood, Assistant Superintendent 613 Cherry St North Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28659 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr