HVAC Technician
East Carolina University
Position Details
Position Information
| Job Title | HVAC Technician |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 903860 |
| Vacancy Open to | All Candidates |
| Time-Limited | No |
| Department Homepage | https://campusoperations.ecu.edu/facilities/ |
| Advertising Department | CO FS EAST UTIL HVAC |
| Division | Administration & Finance |
| Classification Title | 17423 Fac Maint Tech Mech Trad |
| Competency Level | 3 – Advanced |
| Working Title | HVAC Technician |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Full Time or Part Time | Full Time |
| Recruitment Range | $31,200 – $62,595 |
| Anticipated Hiring Range | $42,013 – $62,031 |
| Salary Grade Equivalency | GN10 |
| Work Schedule | M-F |
| Work Hours | 8am – 5pm and overtime as required including being on call on a rotating basis |
| Position Location (City) | Greenville |
| Job Category | Staff – Technical/Trade |
| Organizational Unit Overview | Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad, diverse division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services. Facilities Services’ primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance. |
| Job Duties | Responsibilities of this position on the Main Campus include, but are not limited to, providing training to new mechanics, performing modifications to existing air-conditioning systems, reviewing plans and specifications for new construction assuring conformance to plans and specifications, and reviewing work of contractors to determine compatibility with existing equipment of acceptability of design. This position performs the full range of advanced work duties in the HVACR trade i.e., maintain, troubleshoot, repair and replace the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment on all campus buildings. He/ She has primary responsibility for installation, modification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of HVACR systems. Additionally, this position is responsible for understanding pneumatics on legacy HVAC systems, designing modifications to existing air-conditioning systems to achieve more uniform heating and cooling or energy conservation. These systems consist of computer-operated hardware with remote processors, and field devices, interconnected to provide transfer of information and remote operation and control of a large number of components, i.e., valves, dampers, VAV boxes, air compressors, etc. The position also services equipment such as solid-state motor starters, variable-speed drives and electronic controls. Extensive walking, climbing, and lifting will be required. Response to emergencies or call backs will be required as part of a rotating on-call assignment or as otherwise assigned. This is also an essential position in regards to adverse weather response. Operates ECU vehicles. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. |
| License or Certification required by statute or regulation | None |
| Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education | Advanced training at a technical school or community college is preferred OR graduation from high school and four years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of air conditioning equipment, chillers, cooling towers, chilled water distribution, air handling equipment, and control systems including one year at the journey work level. Ability to interpret blueprints, equipment installation instructions, and reference manuals. Computer, electrical, electronic, variable speed drive and materials procurement experience is desired. |
| License or Certification required by the Department | NC Driver’s License |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Job Open Date | 11/10/2022 |
| Job Close Date – Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. | 12/12/2022 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/55829 |
| Alternate option | If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. |
| AA/EOE | East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA[email protected] . |
| Eligibility for Employment | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. |
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to [email protected]. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. |
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