Job Details

Date Opened: Monday, May 05, 2025 12:00 AM

Close Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025 12:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $23.00 - $48.71 Commensurate with Experience

SUMMARY
Seeking a senior-level HVAC Technician in the Building Services Division of the General Services Department. This position will be responsible for performing demands related to HVAC systems, preventative maintenance, and repairs in approximately 180 City facilities. Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Observe mechanical devices in operating to determine repairs needed
  
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove and repair or replace defective parts
  
• Inspect defective parts to detect imperfections
  
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
  
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices
  
• Lubricate and clean parts and start devices to test their performance
  
• Keep records/timesheets and itemize duties performed on the job
  
• Read electrical diagrams
  
• General maintenance and repair of other items/systems typically found in commercial facilities including but not limited to plumbing, interior and exterior doors and electrical components
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  
• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams
  
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekend/holiday on-call and emergency call backs
  
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License
  
• Works well as part of a team
  
• Must be able to lift to 75lbs. of equipment and/or tools
  
• Ability to maintain a city driving permit
  
• Ability to load and unload extension ladders from top of utility van and place upright against buildings
  
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl and work in small spaces
  
• Works in an organized, clean and safe manner
  
• Ability to work in a Microsoft Suite and a computer-based work order management system
  
• Must be able to work within close proximity of animals
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Considerable knowledge of principals and a mastery of skills related to commercial HVAC systems
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma with three (3) years of relevant work experience; or an Associate's Degree and one (1) year of experience or equivalent combination of background, experience and skills necessary to perform the essential duties of the position
  
• Requires current NC State Contractors License and Universal Certification for Refrigeration Handling
  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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BENEFITS

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.