Hvac Mechanic I

• This is a repost - previous applicants do not need to reapply to be considered*

The position is assigned to Central Regional Maintenance within the HVAC Shop on the Dorothea Dix Campus and the Governor Morehead School of the Blind. The position will perform tasks of installation, operation, preventive maintenance and repair of campus heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment, refrigeration equipment and related systems; trouble-shooting and testing of electrical, digital, and pneumatic controls; performs journey level work on HVAC equipment and systems to include chillers, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, air compressors, heat converters, and building control systems; performs preventative maintenance actions as required on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, machines, water coolers, air conditioners, and other facility refrigeration equipment.

This position provides On-Call coverage as assigned within the established On-Call rotation. This position is a mandatory position and will be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm.

About the DHHS Office of Property & Construction:

The Division of Property and Construction provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus which consists of 35 buildings totally 944,700 square feet of building space on 326 acres and provides basic maintenance and grounds services for the Governor Morehead School which has 31 buildings totaling 291,000 square feet of building space.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.

In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Progressive working knowledge and experience in working with HVAC equipment and refrigeration systems; 

• Knowledge in electrical troubleshooting digital and pneumatic controls; 

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic and wiring diagrams.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

• Necessary Special Qualification: Requires current certification by Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or "Universal Technician" as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F.

Management preference will be given to candidates with three (3) years of professional experience in the installation, maintenance, or repair of air-conditioning, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.

  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution.

The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE:  Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

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