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HVAC Mechanic

UNC Finance and Operations
Chapel Hill, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/16/2026 CLOSED ON 7/22/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the HVAC Mechanic position at UNC Finance and Operations?

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $4,668 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $2,334 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $2,334 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This position, assigned to the Housing Support HVAC Group, ensures the proper maintenance and operation for all Housing's Residential Dorms, Apartments, Offices and Associated buildings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to operating and performing preventive/predictive/reactive maintenance and repairs on commercial, industrial and residential HVAC DX, electrical and Hydronic based HVAC systems. Tasks include, but are not limited to the installation, maintenance and repair of Split/Package AC Systems, Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Ice Machines, FCU, VAV, AHU, Bearings, Pumps, Motors, Direct Digital and Pneumatic controls, as well as monitoring the Building Automation System via laptop. Systems supported include heat pumps, furnaces, split/package ac units, mini-splits, VRF systems, ice machines, air compressors, air dryers, FCU, VAV systems with reheat, boilers, dehumidification systems, direct digital controls, Pneumatic controls, 24-volt controls, air handling units, Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems, hydronic pumps, exhaust fans, and single and three phase motors. Building Services' Housing Support HVAC Shop is responsible for installing, operating and maintaining a wide range of complex commercial, industrial and residential style HVAC systems. All work is completed with the priority being the safety and security of the 9000 students living in 37 residence halls and 700 apartments. Housing Support identifies, estimates, plans, and completes minor renovations via Housing Support's internal shops, other Facilities Services units, i.e., the Construction shops, as well as private contractors. Housing Support also offers help, suggestions, and guidance during major building renovations, and provides 24-hour customer service to resident students and Department of Housing and Residential Education staff. Housing Support conducts all scheduled facility maintenance inspections within its own facilities and is the primary contact for the residence halls and dispatches work requests to the appropriate staff.

*A valid North Carolina Driver's License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.*

Salary : $2,334

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