HVAC Mechanic I

Department of Administration•Wake County, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for an HVAC Mechanic I 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 tasks of installation, operation, preventive maintenance and repair of Downtown Complex heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment. May also entail troubleshooting and testing of electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls. Primarily performs preventive maintenance actions as required on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, ice machines, water coolers, water pumps, and air compressors. The individual in this position must be available on a rotating basis for emergency call back. Individual should have some knowledge in the use of a personal computer. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License and acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
High school or General Educational Development 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.
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, within 90 days of hire.
Respirator medical evaluation is required to verify the individual's ability to wear and use a respirator.
Familiar with building, life and safety codes.

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of progressive experience in industrial/ commercial HVAC work.
Certificate of Completion Asbestos Operation Maintenance and Removal Training within one year of hire.
Certificate of Completion Entry Permit Confined Space Training within one year of hire.
Some knowledge in the use of a personal computer.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks of installation, operation, preventive maintenance and repair of Downtown Complex heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment.
Troubleshoot and test electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
Perform preventive maintenance actions on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, ice machines, water coolers, water pumps, and air compressors.
Be available on a rotating basis for emergency call back.
Install and service HVAC equipment.
Perform a full range of work associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms.
Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Perform standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor.
Perform strenuous lifting, crawling and working at heights up to sixty-five feet or more.
Work in confined spaces such as steam tunnels and manholes.
Work in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes and other confined areas.
Wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations.