Facilities Maint Tech - Mech Trade (HVAC) - #003312

Western Carolina University • Cullowhee, NC

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The primary purpose of the position is to provide the technical capability needed for maintenance, repair, and calibration of central heating and air conditioning systems. Responsibilities also include the maintenance and repair of all other types of ventilation and mechanical refrigeration equipment. Position also requires work on steam distribution and associated controls. Normal hours of duty are from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday. This position also functions as an "on-call" plumber/HVAC mechanic during weekends, holidays, and other predesignated occasions. Such duty is rotated among all employees of the Plumbing/HVAC Shop to which this position is assigned. Requirements- Valid North Carolina driver's license. EPA Certification, Type I, II, III, or Universal Technician. Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina driver's license
• EPA Certification, Type I, II, III, or Universal Technician
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• maintenance
• repair
• calibration of central heating and air conditioning systems
• maintenance and repair of all other types of ventilation and mechanical refrigeration equipment
• work on steam distribution and associated controls
• on-call plumber/HVAC mechanic during weekends, holidays, and other predesignated occasions

Benefits

• Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance.
• Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire.
• Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan.
• Optional disability plans are also available.
• Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses.
• Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year.
• Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately.
• Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
• WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences - many of which are offered free of charge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees