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HVAC Chiller Technician

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$42,011 - $57,765
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
May 23, 2025
HVAC Chiller Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
This is a multi position posting to fill two positions #01004 & #009518
Position #01004 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Position #009518 7:30am -3:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 010004
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN08
Classification Title FM Tech Mechanical Trades-Journey
Working Title HVAC Chiller Technician
Salary Range $42,011 - $57,765
Anticipate Hiring Range $42,011 - $52,514
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit FM RUPS
Work Schedule
Position #01004 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Position #009518 7:30am -3:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

This is a multi position posting to fill two positions #01004 & #009518
Primary Purpose of Position
This is a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) at the Journey level. The position is considered to be fully functioning in a particular trade area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the contributing level. This position may also allow you to perform/learn another trade discipline at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components in assigned shop.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position's role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Essential Job Duties

  • Maintain, operate and repair, chillers(air and water cooled) and cooling towers.
  • Perform routine maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, efficiently, and the physical condition do no deteriorate.
  • Use electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair chillers and cooling towers.
  • Diagnose equipment problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.

Other Work Responsibilities

  • Act as a Journey level worker and assist with other maintenance technicians to Maintain, repair, replace boilers, and pumps on the hydronic system.
  • Work with minimal supervision or instruction, and complete work with competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, and managers, and provide high-quality customer service based on University policy and procedures.
  • Record daily activities in an order tracking system (Archibus).
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support all operations

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

  • High school diploma or GED equivalency.
  • 2-4 years' experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment specializing in chillers/cooling towers.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension) required.
  • Effective skills in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
  • Computer literate.
  • Knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, and willingness to learn new programs.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

  • EPA 608 Universal Certification is REQUIRED for this position.
  • Valid driver's license required. The RUP Shop position requires the operation of assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment to the position.

Work Location Regional Utility Plant Shop
Posting date 05/20/2025
Closing date 06/03/2025
Proposed Hire Date 06/23/2025
Contact Information Danny Schenk
Special Notes to Applicants

  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/


This is a multi position posting to fill two positions #01004 & #009518
Position #01004 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Position #009518 7:30am -3:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Do you have a valid drivers license?

    • yes
    • no


  4. *
    Do you have a valid EPA 608 Universal Certification which is needed for this position?

    • Yes
    • No


  5. *
    How many years of professional HVAC experience do you have? Please ensure that all experience is listed on both your application and resume.
    Less than 2 years
    2 - 4 years
    4 - 6 years
    6 - 8 years
    8 - 10 years
    10 plus years
    None

    (Open Ended Question)




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest


Optional Documents

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