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University of North Carolina Wilmington HVAC Mechanic in Wilmington, North Carolina
Posting Details
Benefits of Working at UNCW
Want to become a soaring
UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of
UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at
UNCW or any other university within the
UNC System. In addition,
UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one
UNCW course each summer session.
As a full time employee,
UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our ,and the , many of which are offered free of charge.
Recruitment Range $42,013-$48,548
Vacancy Number S02420
Position Title Facility Maint Tech-Mech Trade
Working Title HVAC Mechanic
Competency Level Journey
Home Department Maintenance - 35213
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
HVAC Dept. handles corrective and preventive maintenance of all climatic and environmental
HVAC and control systems on campus.
College Facilities - 35200 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability,
UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students,
UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-
BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned
UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The
HVAC Mechanic is responsible for maintenance, troubleshoo ing, installation, and repair of all phases of
HVAC; refrigeration; condenser, chill water, and hot water piping, pumps, and associated controls and will be required to use electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and smart phones. *This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist with snow, ice and/or debris removal under the direction of a supervisor.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
- 5 years of field experience in the mechanical and/or HVAC trades
- Higher education and/or experience in Facilities Maintenance or graduation from HVAC/Refrigeration trade school
- Graduated from a Certified HVAC Program
- Working knowledge of electrical, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning ventilation, pneumatic and electric controls; familiarity with Building Management Systems ( BMS), particularly in Direct Digital Control ( DDC); and ability to operate personal computer-based software to check building and equipment functions, identify trends, and generate user programs to accomplish specific requirements
Required Certifications or licensure
- Employee must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license, or be able to obtain one within two weeks of hiring
- Must obtain EPA CFC certification for refrigerant recovery within 1 year of hire
FTE 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year 12 Months
Work Days Monday - Friday
Work Hours 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM - on call on a rotating basis
Type of Position Permanent
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
Position Number 6424
Job Posting Date 05/14/2024
Posting Close Date 05/28/2024
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
PLEASE
NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the 'Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity