HVAC Mechanic II

State of North Carolina

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved. The HVAC Technician position troubleshoots, calibrates, repairs, maintains and operates the DDC BAS (Direct Digital Control - Building Automation System) as well as components and sub-systems of an overall HVAC system including electric/electronics speed controllers, pneumatic sensors, electric/pneumatic valves, motors, humidistat, pumps, chillers, condensers, air handling units, and miscellaneous control elements. Work includes training and leading other HVAC mechanics in conducting diagnosis and repair. 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. The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina state government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.