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HVAC Mechanic III

Piedmont Service Group
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/23/2026

Description

About the company:

Established in Raleigh, NC in 1971, Piedmont Service Group is a privately held energy efficiency and facilities services company focused exclusively on helping commercial, industrial, institutional, and government organizations operate and maintain their buildings in a safe, healthy, and efficient manner.

Our offices located across the Carolinas and Virginia allow us to serve our clients with a team of local accredited and licensed professionals. Piedmont is committed to building lasting relationships with the customers we serve and fully understanding our customers' needs to provide the best solution for each client.



The HVAC Mechanic, Level III, is responsible for independently performing routine preventive and predictive maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and complex repairs on a broad range of HVAC/R systems. This role requires advanced working knowledge of mechanical and controls systems, including pneumatic and DDC controls, and proficiency with VRF, hydronic, VAV, constant volume, VFD, CRAC, and DX systems.


The Level III Mechanic works primarily with DX equipment components, including electrical, refrigeration, gas systems, VAV/mixing boxes, fan boxes, and pumps. This position actively seeks out technical information to support accurate diagnostics and system optimization, strictly follows all required safety protocols, and provides mentorship and technical guidance to Level I and Level II HVAC Mechanics.


Essential Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine preventive and predictive maintenance and service repairs on HVAC systems without supervision
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, startup, adjust and replace mechanical equipment and control components
  • Provide technical support to sales and technicians, as required
  • Identify predictive failures and provide accurate information for Spot quotes
  • Start up and commissioning of Complex HVAC equipment
  • Advanced Diagnosis and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical components
  • Replace or repair defective components including motors, controls, and electrical wiring
  • Perform warranty repairs for HVAC systems and components
  • Test systems to ensure proper functioning after service
  • Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications
  • Maintain accurate service records and documentation
  • Follow all required safety protocols
  • Ability to mentor Level I & Level II HVAC Mechanics
  • Utilize DST Technology

Requirements

  • Advanced working knowledge of all HVAC/R systems.
  • Proficient with VRF, hydronic and DDC controls systems.
  • HVAC vocational, job related experience and/or trade certificate.
  • >5 years HVAC experience plus two years demonstrated troubleshooting experience
  • Ability to communicate services performed with customers

Equipment-Specific Knowledge Requirements:

  • Chillers, boilers furnaces, HVAC/R, cooling towers, controls, CRAC units, BMS, VAV systems.

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

  • HVAC/R systems and installations, the ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, ductwork, sheet metal construction, refrigerant management.

Certifications:

  • Universal CFC Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AA preferred (or applicable experience in lieu of)

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting
  • Bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, balancing, kneeling, twisting and standing
  • Perform service and repair functions from ladders and overhead
  • Carry and set up ladders up to 32 ft. in height (step or extension) as required
  • Climbing stairs, ladders, catwalks, etc.
  • Work from mechanical lifts

Piedmont Service Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


For a confidential consideration, please forward resume to: hr_manager@piedmontsg.com


Please visit our website at:

http://www.piedmontsg.com/


 

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