Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

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Department: 445030 - Building Maintenance & Operations

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: We are seeking a highly skilled journey-level Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our Building Maintenance and Operations department. In this role, you will specialize in the maintenance, repair, and operation of heating, cooling, and steam/hot water boiler systems. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within a dynamic maintenance service zone. If you have a strong background in HVACR, electrical systems, and boiler operations and are looking for a rewarding career with room to grow, we invite you to apply today!

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems, including air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair steam/hot water boilers and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, condensate receivers, steam lines, pressure-reducing stations, air compressors, and water softeners
• Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer guidelines on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Conduct electrical work up to 600 VAC, including installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical panels, breakers, switchgear, magnetic starters, disconnects, motors, and lighting systems
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, including temperature controls, regulators, humidity controllers, sensors, pneumatic control valves, and regulators
• Install and maintain plumbing systems, including cutting, threading, assembling, and installing pipes, valves, and fixtures for gas, water, and sanitation systems
• Perform pipefitting and insulation work related to steam and water distribution systems
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices while performing all duties

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Participate in the on-call program
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience/Education: High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s). Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrate through work, a depth of knowledge and skills for pneumatic controls, as well as DDC type of controls
• Must be able to communicate verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications regarding work assignments and other matters
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally, with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the trades areas of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing

Required license or certification: Valid driver's license required; NC driver's license within 60 days of hire and must be maintained

Position Number: 00063008