HVAC Lead Technician

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 400 campus buildings with approximately 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, and Life Safety Services.

The Refrigeration shop is a unit of Building Services that installs, operates, maintains, and improves DX systems, environmental chambers, process chillers, water coolers, freezers, refrigerated air dryers, window air conditioners, refrigerated scientific and food service equipment, and boilers. These diverse systems serve a variety of facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, offices, kitchen/dining areas, parking decks, arenas/athletic venues, laboratories, clinics, surgery suites, clean rooms, data centers, museums/repositories, and vivariums. These customers depend on the Refrigeration shop to achieve UNC's many missions.

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $5,639 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:
$2,819.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,819.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

Provide daily, hands-on field leadership for a team of HVAC and maintenance mechanics, including coaching, assisting, and ensuring that field staff have the knowledge, skills, abilities, parts, tools, equipment, and other resources necessary to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Assist the supervisor as needed and serve as a backup when the supervisor is out. Work includes preventive/predictive maintenance, reactive maintenance, projects, and construction support. Serves as a mentor while assisting less experienced staff, embraces new technology and change, and seeks innovative ways to improve efficiency while meeting energy, environment, safety, and end user needs. Contributes to the UNC safety culture and always considers safety first.

Proper operation and maintenance of building HVAC and refrigeration systems, including complex refrigeration equipment supporting an extensive biotechnology/life sciences research and health care campus. Systems supported include DX units, variable refrigerant flow systems, gas heaters, environmental chambers, walk-in coolers and freezers, air dryers, ice machines, packaged units, CRAC units, dehumidification systems, refrigerated scientific equipment, ultra-low and cryogenic equipment, small chillers, and specialized equipment.

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.

Must be skilled at and capable of technically directing and coaching others in the operation and maintenance of large and complex mechanical and associated electrical systems for a regulated biotechnology/life sciences research and healthcare campus. Tasks include troubleshooting and repairing complex environmental chambers and systems, variable refrigerant flow equipment, boilers, chillers, large DX systems, mission critical cooling equipment, and general industrial HVAC equipment. Ability to diagnose complex system-wide issues affecting critical research, health care, teaching, and public service operations.

Excellent communication skills are required to coordinate shop activities with customers including building coordinators, project managers, researchers, and trade staff.

Ability to use a Windows PC and other devices such as tablets and smartphones for UNC's computerized maintenance management system (AiM) and other software. Excellent organizational skills are required for ordering and tracking materials. Must be skilled in reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical engineering drawings.

May be required to 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 specific training. Entry into such labs requires escort from Environment, Health, & Safety department, respirator use, safety attire, and possibly shower in/out.

May be required to work in healthcare facilities, with requirements including vaccines (currently varicella or chickenpox, flu and Covid 19), tuberculosis testing, and overall medical certification.

Ability to periodically serve on-call duty including nights, weekends, and holidays. While on call, has responsibility for emergency response for all Auxiliary and Refrigeration shop equipment.

A valid NC Drivers License or ability to obtain one prior to the start date. EPA universal refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.

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 demonstrate the Facilities Services' TOP SERVICE values of Teamwork, Openness, Professionalism, Stewardship, Excellence, Responsiveness, Versatility, Innovation, Competence, and Efficiency.

Progressive experience in troubleshooting and repair of large DX and refrigeration equipment. Experience with variable refrigerant flow systems, DX zone systems and controllers, PLC controls, dehumidification systems, boilers, refrigerators, ice machines, and large capacity air dryers.

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and equipment installation.

Licensure as a refrigeration contractor, heating contractor, certifications in ultra-low temp refrigeration equipment.

Experience with managing work orders in a computerized maintenance management system.

EPA universal refrigerant certification or ability to obtain within one year of start date.

Ability to move objects weighing at least 65 lbs., with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to move large equipment with hand trucks or general material handling equipment, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Ability to work on ladders for extended periods of time and work outside during adverse weather conditions. Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment such as safety shoes, eye protection, and arc flash safety gear.

Not Applicable.

**ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy .

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.