HVAC Mechanic I

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.

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: $50,438

• 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.

• 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.

• Division prefers applicants with at least five (3) years of progressive experience in industrial/commercial HVAC work.

• 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.

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

The Department of Administration (DOA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DOA uses Merit-based Recruitment to select from among the most qualified applicants to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. 

Bonus qualified applicant must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirement: 

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the new Workday Online Job Application System for the State of North Carolina. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resumes on application form) WILL NOT be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure you complete the application in full. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain veterans preference.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the DOA Human Resources Office. 

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.