HVAC Mechanic

HVAC MechanicSupports campus HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, and complex air-drying equipment. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance on and making repairs to complex refrigerated air-drying equipment, direct expansion (DX) units, package units, ice machines, Liebert systems, dehumidification systems and small chiller systems; and troubleshooting complex control circuits, replacing compressors, repairing refrigerant leaks, replacing fan/blower motors, change-out of various mechanical and electrical controls, and maintaining EPA refrigerant management log.Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date. Must obtain EPA 608 refrigerant certification within the first year of employment.A sign-on bonus of $4,668 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2,334 within 30 days of hire date & $2,334 12 months after hire date.High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. Optional Guidelines: experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.Experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC/Refrigeration systems with a focus on direct expansion (DX) equipment. Ability to accurately measure and diagnose system pressures using a refrigerant manifold gauge. Ability to accurately measure and interpret voltage, current, and resistance using an electronic test meter. Ability to understand temperature-pressure diagnostic charts.Ability to move objects weighing up to 65 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation and move large equipment with hand trucks or general material handling equipment. Ability to work from ladders for extended periods of time, work outside during adverse weather conditions; and ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, eye protection, and arc flash safety gear. May require work in active high containment labs, which requires a baseline blood draw, a physical, and vaccines (currently flu, tetanus, and COVID-19) as well as annual medical certification, respirator fit testing, and specialized training. Entry into such labs requires escort from Environment, Health, and Safety department, respirator use, safety attire, and possibly shower in/out. May also require working in healthcare facilities, with requirements including vaccines (currently varicella or chickenpox, flu, and COVID-19), tuberculosis testing, and overall medical certification. Ability to serve as a mandatory employee and report to work in support of essential (mandatory) University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions may require the University to close. Ability to serve on-call duty on a rotating basis including nights, weekends, and holidays; and provide emergency response while on call for all Auxiliary and Refrigeration shop equipment.Evening work occasionally, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to hazardous materials, night work occasionally, non-healthcare TB exposure, on-call, overtime occasionally, respirator, general use, valid NC Driver's License, weekend work occasionally.