HVAC Technician

About the role

Performs preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on complex refrigeration equipment supporting an intensive biotechnology/life sciences research and health care campus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting complex control circuits
• Replacing compressors
• Repairing refrigerant leaks
• Replacing fan/blower motors
• Changing out various refrigeration mechanical and electrical controls
• Maintaining EPA refrigerant management logs
• Maintaining and repairing complex boiler systems
• Calibrating boilers to run efficiently
• Preparing boilers for state inspections
• Performing some equipment replacements and installations
• Working on construction or renovation projects, providing written comments that may not meet plans, specifications, codes, or guidelines

Systems supported

• Direct expansion (DX) units
• Environmental chambers
• Walk-in coolers and freezers
• Air dryers
• Ice machines
• Packaged units
• Computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units
• Dehumidification systems
• Refrigerated scientific equipment
• Ultra-low and cryogenic equipment
• Small chillers
• Hot water and steam boiler systems

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to hire date
• Requires EPA 608 universal refrigerant certification

Pay

A sign-on bonus of $5,639 is available for the successful applicant of this position, paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2,819.50 within 30 days of hire date and $2,819.50 12 months after hire date.