HVAC Mechanic II - Military Veterans

Description of Work

As of January 1st, 2025, the new salary range will be $41,655 - $72,897.

The HVAC Mechanic II position will perform the full range of technical work associated with the analysis and independent troubleshooting of the more complex construction, modification, maintenance, and repair problems in building heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems and their associated air handling and control mechanisms. This position will serve as the working supervisor in the construction, modification, or repairs completed by independent contractors. This position is responsible for approximately 120 VIPER sites around the State. This job is designated as an Essential position requiring employee to be at work during severe weather and significant events. The assigned work location is at TSU/VIPER-EAST in Lenoir County, NC. (Some nights and weekend work are required). Virtual interviews will not be conducted

Applicant(s) can reside in any of the below counties, or if not, you must live within 45 minutes of Lenoir County

Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan,

Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Durham Edgecombe

Franklin, Gates, Granville, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones

Lee, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pende, Perquimans, Person, Pitt, Polk, Randolph, Richmond, Sampson, Tyrrell, Vance, Wake, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wilson

Job responsibilities, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain refrigeration units and their control systems.
• Work assignments will be in the form of work orders indicating the nature of the problem.
• This position is expected to identify the cause of the problem, determine materials and tools, needed and method of repair, and carry out repair procedures independently on most jobs.
• The more complex jobs may be reviewed by a technical supervisor to determine extent of malfunction, to assure that proper work methods are being followed and that work is of acceptable quality.
• Work is performed under the general supervision of a VIPER Network Engineer (Facilities Team Supervisor) and is reviewed to ensure satisfactory and continued operation of installations and repairs of HVAC systems and other related projects.
• This position is expected to provide preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems within the defined VIPER maintenance schedule.

Section/Unit (TSU/VIPER - EAST)

The VIPER Network Unit carries data, and voice communications across the state for the operational needs of numerous local and county government public safety agencies and others to include but not limited to, the State Highway Patrol, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Emergency Management, the State Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation as well as law enforcement, fire and emergency medical services of an increasing number of counties. The VIPER Network now has over 170,000 end users that depend on it for public safety radio communications. Based on end users, it is the largest trunked radio system in the world.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits .

Note to Current State Employees :
The salary grade for this position is NC10. State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities .( Note: These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Public Safety jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Experience and knowledge of refrigeration theory.
• Experience and Knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control systems.
• Experience and knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of air- conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and to prescribe and perform repair procedures.
• Skilled in the use of tools and equipment utilized in the repair and installation of air-conditioning systems.

Management Preferences:

• Experience and knowledge of the designing and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors.
• Experience and knowledge of the design and operation of pneumatic control systems.

NOTE: Recommended applicant(s) must undergo and successfully pass a Criminal Background Investigation including a Drug Screening Test.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications
Requires current 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.
Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) 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.

DPS 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.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification .
• The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Public Safety: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions .
• Per NC General Statute 143B-972.1 , applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in the FBI's Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service ("RAP Back") . This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.

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." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855.524.5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Kathe Schwab at Kathe.Schwab@ncshp.gov.