HVAC Mechanic II

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Division

Job Classification Title

HVAC Mechanic II (S)

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NC10

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Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for an HVAC Technician for our Facility Management division. The primary mission of Facility Management is to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees and the public in a cost effective and energy efficient manner. This mission is accomplished by performing routine preventive and emergency maintenance to state facilities owned by and allocated to the Department of Administration.

This position will perform the required service to troubleshoot calibrate repair maintain and operate the DDC BAS (Direct Digital Control - Building Automation System) as well as adjust various components and sub-systems of an overall HVAC system. This would include but is not limited to electric/ electronics speed controllers pneumatic sensors electric/ pneumatic valves motors humidistats pumps chillers condensers Air Handling Units (AHUs) and miscellaneous control elements. The person in this position will independently review heat or cooling requirements; compare and recommend modifications to achieve better system effectiveness and efficiency and apply knowledge of design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors. The individual in this position must be available on a rotating basis for emergency call back. Individual should be well versed in the use of a personal computer. Additional duties as assigned.


This position is located at: 500 Vaughn CT Raleigh NC 27603

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $5000 for the successful applicant of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. **

*MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION IS: $56956

Recruitment Range: $43267-$56956

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Key Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of operating (BAU) building automation systems.

• Working knowledge of troubleshooting (DDC) Direct Digital Controls.

• Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.

• Considerable knowledge of the practices methods materials and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

• Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control circuits.

• Working knowledge of refrigeration theory.

• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures.

• Ability to train other workers.

• Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning equipment and recommend modifications to achieve better operation or energy savings.

• Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints and wiring diagrams.

• Experience servicing and repairing computer room air conditioning systems.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Experience with the installation and repair of general HVAC equipment

• Knowledge of chilled water distribution systems and the ability to troubleshoot and repair

• Operational knowledge of DDC automation systems and the ability to use these systems to diagnose mechanical electrical or control issues and to prescribe or perform repair procedures.

• Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints and wiring diagrams.

• Experience servicing and repairing computer room air conditioning systems.

Minimum Education and Experience

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. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressive experience in the installation maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers air handling chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications Requires current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I II III or Universal technician as required by Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 82 subpart F.