HVAC Mechanic 1

Agency

Dept of Administration

Division

Administration

Job Classification Title

HVAC Mechanic I (S)

Position Number

60014711

Grade

NC08

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***

A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant of this posting.

*See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. *

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $52,566

Recruitment Range: $39,244-$52,566

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of refrigeration theory.
• Working knowledge of operating (BAU) building automation systems.
• Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems.
• Working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air-conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and to prescribe and perform repair procedures.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment utilized in the repair of air-conditioning systems.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Qualifications 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.

Employment Incentives with NC State Government 

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including: 

• 12 annual paid holidays 

• Health Insurance and Supplemental Benefits including Dental and Vision. 

• NC State Retirement Plan 

Click more about employee perks and benefits at https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. 
Contact NCDOA and follow us on social media at https://ncadmin.nc.gov/contact. 
 
**Find tips on How to Apply and learn more about our agency here:  Join Our Team | NC DOA** 

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CONTACT INFORMATION: 

The Department of Administration (DOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DOA uses Merit-based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. 

Bonus qualified applicant must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement: 

 
“To be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of NC system, within the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.”  

 
Eligibility and requirements will be discussed during the interview process.  

 
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy. 

** PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THIS WEBSITE ** 

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office. 

CONTACT INFORMATION 
NC Department of Administration 
Human Resources Management Office 
Attn: Human Resources Specialist 
325 N Salisbury Street 
Raleigh, NC  27699-1322 
Phone: 984-236-0040 

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jenna L Batchelor

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]