HVAC Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on complex refrigeration equipment supporting an intensive biotechnology/life sciences research and health care campus. Systems supported include DX units, environmental chambers, walk-in coolers and freezers, air dryers, ice machines, packaged units, CRAC units, dehumidification systems, refrigerated scientific equipment, ultra-low and cryogenic equipment, small chillers, and hot water and steam boiler systems. Tasks include troubleshooting complex control circuits, replacing compressors, repairing refrigerant leaks, replacing fan/blower motors, changing out various refrigeration mechanical and electrical controls, and maintaining EPA refrigerant management logs. Additional work includes maintaining and repairing complex boiler systems, calibrating boilers to run efficiently, and preparing boilers for state inspections. Performs some equipment replacements and installations, and may work on construction or renovation projects, providing written comments that may not meet plans, specifications, codes, or guidelines.

Requirements

Requires a valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to hire date.
Requires EPA 608 certification.

Responsibilities

Performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on complex refrigeration equipment.
Troubleshoots complex control circuits.
Replaces compressors.
Repairs refrigerant leaks.
Replaces fan/blower motors.
Changes out various refrigeration mechanical and electrical controls.
Maintains EPA refrigerant management logs.
Maintains and repairs complex boiler systems.
Calibrates boilers to run efficiently.
Prepares boilers for state inspections.
Performs equipment replacements and installations.
May work on construction or renovation projects.