HVAC Technician - (J)

Housing Operations

This position supports campus housing operations by maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a range of HVAC systems that serve residence halls, including heat pumps, mini-splits, hot water boilers, chillers, hydronic pumps, water-sourced heat pumps, and cooling towers. The technician ensures reliable climate control for student living environments through responsive service, preventative maintenance, and system optimization aligned with safety standards and energy efficiency goals.

Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Occasional weekends and emergency maintenance on-call

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.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Ability to perform a variety of recurring and non-recurring tasks/functions. These tasks/functions may involve related or varying processes to test, renovate, overhaul, replace, and perform preventive maintenance on standard mechanical systems. Ability to provide technical assistance to others by troubleshooting standard facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause. Ability to mentor other technicians.

Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems that require in-depth analysis, and identify options for solving those problems. Ability to solve unusual facility maintenance problems that require the application of journey level trades knowledge and determines the most effective and efficient course of action. Ability to gather and analyze/interpret information to better understand the nature of the problem. May seek input from subordinates, peers, and/or managers in the decision-making process in order to solve the problem. Ability to evaluate options and choose appropriate action by considering potential outcomes. Ability to make sure that problem is appropriately addressed.

Ability to ensure all work meets and/or exceeds applicable codes and standards. Ability to check and re-check work prior to, during, and after completion. Ability to ensure that all parts of a project/task are completed. Ability to use appropriate record keeping methods.

Ability to determine project/assignment by breaking them down into tasks. Ability to set objectives and prioritize activities and tasks; ability to adjust priorities when appropriate. Ability to take advantage of available resources (personnel, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Ability to anticipate obstacles/roadblocks and prepare alternative plans to ensure timely task accomplishment. Ability to use time effectively and not let distractions interfere with completion of the job/project.

Ability to clarify the purpose and importance of directives, instructions, and messages; ability to present information in a clear and concise manner. Ability to seek input, listen, and check for mutual understanding; ability to ask for and provide clarification as needed. Ability to explain purpose and procedures of facilities maintenance projects in language easily understood by the customer.

Ability to identify and resolve potential safety problems and unsafe work practices. Ability to demonstrate to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment. Ability to inform supervisor of unusual safety concerns and make recommendations for resolution. Ability to determine appropriate protective equipment based on established standards. Ability to regularly assess site and shop operations for safety.

Ability to identify options, develop solutions, and take action when responding to customer requests. Ability to satisfy individual customer requests while balancing multiple priorities. Ability to assess or check with customer to ensure solution meets request. Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal/external customers (vendors, subcontractors, etc.) that further the work unit's goals. Ability to review customer requests and seek clarification as needed.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants are welcome to apply without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national guard, or veteran status. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application process as required by state regulations will result in your application being rejected for the vacancy and you will not be considered for the position. The UNCSA participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks.

EEO Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: suttonar@uncsa.edu