HVAC Controls Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

Pay: $57,095-$74,402/yr

Shift: Full time

Posting Information

**Department**

Bldg Svcs-EMCS-Controls-245501

**Career Area**

Facilities and Skilled Trades

**Is this an internal only recruitment?**

No

**Posting Open Date**

10/29/2026

**Application Deadline**

11/09/2026

**Position Type**

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

**Position Title**

Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd - Advanced

**Salary Grade Equivalent**

NC12 / GN10

**Working Title**

HVAC Controls Technician

**Position Number**

00033483, 00033224

**Vacancy ID**

P021523

**Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited**

Full-Time Permanent

**If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment**

**Hours per week**

40

**Work Schedule**

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

**Work Location**

CHAPEL HILL, NC

**Position Location**

North Carolina, US

**Hiring Range**

$57,095 - $74,402

**Pay Band Information**

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see **the Career Banding rates spreadsheet**.

**Notice to Applicants**

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary Information

**Be a Tar Heel!**

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the **University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill** consistently ranks as **one of the nation’s top public universities**. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of **professional training opportunities** for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy **exclusive perks** for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a **comprehensive benefits package**, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

**Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit**

Building Services provide full maintenance and repair services for all UNC facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the UNC mission of teaching, research and public service. Building Services supports more than 300 campus buildings with more than 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the University include Campus Maintenance, EMCS, Facilities Operations Support, Housing Support, HVAC Systems, Life Safety Services, and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. The HVAC and Energy Management Controls systems shops are responsible for the maintenance of HVAC and building automation control systems. The shops’ mission is to ensure that buildings are maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements, that building conditions are adequate for the program needs of the occupants, equipment, and research being conducted therein; and to ensure that space conditions are kept within the state and university energy policy guidelines, unless exemptions have been granted based on special needs in accordance with the policy guidelines.

**Position Summary**

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***This recruitment is for two (2) Facility Maint Tech – MechTrd position(s). By applying, you will be considered for both positions: 00033483, 00033224***

This position, which is assigned to the EMCS/HVAC Control Shop, ensures the proper maintenance and operation of building HVAC and associated systems with emphasis on Building Automation controls in the pneumatic and direct digital arena. It troubleshoots, repairs/replaces all related control components for HVAC fans, pumps and associated equipment with personal safety in mind and minimizing damage to equipment and property as a primary concern. Operates HVAC systems within their design standards in as much of an efficient manner as possible while maintaining indoor air quality and adequate building conditions for the program needs of the occupants, the equipment and research within that facility.

**Must possess a valid NC Driver’s License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.**

Ability to obtain EPA Universal Refrigerant ce