HVAC Mechanic I

About the role

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 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: $ 51,951 Recruitment Range: $39,244-$51,951 NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history. Ability to install and service HVAC equipment. Individual in this position should be able to perform a full range of work associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems and associated air handling, chilled water distribution, and control mechanisms. Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams. ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS: The position requires standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor. The individual hired for this position must be capable of strenuous lifting, crawling and working at heights up to sixty-five feet or more as well as working in confined spaces such as steam tunnels and manholes. The position may require exposure to extreme environmental conditions. The position requires the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently and/ or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The position may require working in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, sewage and water line pipes and other confined areas. The individual hired for this position must be familiar with building, life and safety codes. Employee is required to wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations which are provided by the state. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES : Division prefers applicants with at least five (5) years of progressive experience in industrial/ commercial HVAC work. NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS: Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License and acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Certificate of Completion Asbestos Operation Maintenance and Removal Training within one year of hire. Certificate of Completion Entry Permit Confined Space Training within one year of hire. 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. Within 90 days of hire. Respirator medical evaluation is required to verify the individual's ability to wear and use a respirator. This is a condition of employment. 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/benef