HVAC TECH
About The Position
The HVAC Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance duties related to facilities engineering and maintenance. The technician is regularly assigned to work for a Supervisor, Foreman, and/or Master Mechanic. The role requires comprehensive skill in a trade, demonstrated by an appropriate state license. Within that trade, the technician independently analyzes and corrects complex problems and ensures that non-license workers follow correct work practices. The position includes preventive maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs, as well as work on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other building and specialty systems. The technician documents work using a mobile device and a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), supports project planning and management, responds to facility emergencies, and maintains logs, shops, and mechanical areas. Work is performed at Queens University of Charlotte on a Monday–Friday schedule, with availability for nights and weekends as necessary to maintain the facility safely.
Requirements
- Five years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an institutional setting in an engineering or maintenance discipline.
- One of the following credentials: Journeyman Electrical License, Registered ACR Technician with EPA certification in Refrigerant, or Journeyman Plumber License.
- Experience working with blueprints and schematics.
- Valid driver’s license.
- General understanding of electromechanical equipment.
- Rudimentary ability to use hand-operated construction equipment.
- Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds, kneel, bend, and stoop, and perform strenuous labor for extended periods.
- Ability to work all hours, including nights and weekends, as necessary.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and non-complex reactive repairs.
- Update work statuses and document completed tasks in the CMMS using a mobile device.
- Help determine manpower, material needs, and deadlines for jobs and projects.
- Clean, lubricate, service, repair, and diagnose malfunctions in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other building and specialty equipment and systems.
- Assist with repair decisions and report major problems to the Maintenance Supervisor, Foreman, and Manager as appropriate.
- Construct, finish, install, maintain, and repair electrical and mechanical systems and related facilities using power tools, hand tools, and other necessary equipment.
- Review outside vendor projects and prepare punch lists.
- Analyze and correct complex building-system and electromechanical problems related to utilities.
- Support project management activity as needed.
- Respond to facility emergencies and make emergency repairs as needed.
- Maintain logs, perform rounds, and complete preventive-maintenance work orders, tests, and inspections.
- Recommend modifications or improvements to preventive-maintenance systems.
- Keep shops and mechanical areas clean and safe.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and accidental death coverage
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount Marketplace and employee shopping program
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Training and growth opportunities
- Same-day pay
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
