Job Details

University of North Carolina - Charlotte

FM Mechanical Trades Technician

Position Number: 6976400
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position Type: Facilities Management

FM Mechanical Trades Technician

Position Number: 010529
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Division:
Department: Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Unit: FM HVAC Shop
Salary Range: $35,099 - $41,736
Anticipate Hiring Range: $35,099 - $39,000

Work Schedule:

8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary, and with on-call designation.

This position is designated as mandatory and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the campus as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions.

Primary Purpose of Position:

This is a Facility Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Trades) at the Contributing level. The position is considered to be fully functioning in a particular trade area. Additionally, this position is expected to be able to perform all general maintenance work at the contributing level. This position may also be given the opportunity to perform/learn another trade discipline either at the contributing or journey level. Tasks may include maintenance, repair, placement, fabrication, installation, alteration, and construction of facility components in the Housing Shop.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the positions role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

Essential Job Duties:

The FM Tech Mechanical Trades performs under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Housing Shop Supervisor.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Responsible for performing routine maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and/or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
You are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to use electrical test devices to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment.
Assist in diagnosing mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
Use standard hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.

Other Work Responsibilities:

Act as a contributing worker and provide assistance to other facility maintenance technicians.
Work with supervision or instruction, and complete work with competence and professionalism in compliance with generally accepted trade practices.
Communicate effectively with customers, and managers, and provide high-quality customer service based on University policy and procedures.
Record daily activities in an order tracking system (CMMS).
Perform other duties as assigned and/or delegated to support all operations.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Experience and knowledge in mechanical trade background using tools such as (hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches)
Knowledge with some experience with maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Effective interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written with ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
Computer knowledge and skill with Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willingness to learn new programs.

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

Valid drivers license required. The HVAC Shop position requires the operation of assigned vehicles on and/or off campus and is required to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid drivers license upon appointment to the position.

Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or experience criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes.

Posting Date: 03/04/2026
Closing Date: 03/18/2026
Proposed Hire Date: 04/03/2026

Special Notes to Applicants:

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

To apply, visit https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/66690