HVAC Mechanic

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S0697


Classification Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades


Overall Position Competency
Journey


Working Title
HVAC Mechanic


Position Number
006524


FLSA
Non-Exempt


NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)


Recruitment Range
$50,000-$55,000


Position Summary


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.

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). Valid Driver's license.

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


Minimum Qualifications Notice


Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.


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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of Automated Logic Corporation Controls (ALC)

Work Schedule and Hours


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.

Competency Profile

Posting Detail Information


Special Instructions Summary


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.

Posting Date
06/25/2026


Closing Date
07/16/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Background/E-Verify


UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit . Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification


All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

University Safety


The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report . For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.