Maintenance Tech (HVAC) – Pos 279

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule

• Monday – Thursday | 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  OR
• Tuesday – Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Enjoy a consistent four-day work schedule while gaining valuable hands-on experience in HVAC maintenance and building operations.

Build Your HVAC Career While Keeping Greensboro’s Facilities Running Strong!

Your HVAC Skills. Your Career. Your Impact.

Are you ready to turn your HVAC experience into a rewarding career serving the Greensboro community?

The City of Greensboro is seeking a Maintenance Technician-HVAC to join the Engineering and Inspections Department, Building Maintenance Division.

This is an entry-level skilled trades opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, troubleshooting equipment, learning new skills, and working with a team of experienced HVAC professionals.

You’ll work under the supervision of an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic and/or supervisor while gaining practical experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and renovating HVAC systems throughout City facilities.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow your technical skills, expand your knowledge of building systems, and establish a long-term career in the skilled trades, this position is a great place to start.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At the City of Greensboro, the work you perform helps keep the facilities that serve our community safe, comfortable, functional, and operational.

As a Maintenance Technician-HVAC, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• ?? Build your HVAC career: Gain practical experience working alongside experienced HVAC professionals.
• ?? Make a community impact: Help maintain facilities used by employees, residents, and visitors throughout Greensboro.
•  Develop hands-on expertise: Work with HVAC tools, equipment, mechanical systems, and building materials.
• ?? Keep learning: Expand your knowledge of HVAC systems, building maintenance, safety standards, and other skilled trades.
• ?? Work as a team: Collaborate with HVAC mechanics, supervisors, and professionals across multiple building trades.
• ?? Develop technology skills: Use computers, tablets, and work-order systems to document and manage maintenance activities.
• ?? Grow your career: Build the experience and technical knowledge needed to advance within HVAC and facilities maintenance.

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician-HVAC is an entry-level position that assists and works under the supervision of an HVAC Maintenance Mechanic and/or supervisor.

You’ll assist with the installation, construction, troubleshooting, repair, renovation, and maintenance of HVAC equipment in City facilities.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and diagnosing HVAC system issues.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs under supervision.
• Assist with HVAC renovations and construction projects.
• Use HVAC hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Work with HVAC mechanical equipment and related building systems.
• Identify and report equipment problems and maintenance needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and related technical information.
• Complete work orders using a computer or electronic device.
• Follow applicable local and state building codes and industry standards.
• Follow OSHA policies, procedures, and workplace safety requirements.
• Assist with building maintenance activities as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with other skilled trades and maintenance personnel.

This Is Hands-On Work

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being active and working with their hands.

The physical requirements include:

• Bending and stooping.
• Standing and walking.
• Kneeling.
• Climbing ladders.
• Reaching.
• Pushing and pulling.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Working around mechanical equipment and within building environments.

Employees must also maintain a reliable means of contact, such as a home or cellular telephone.

Potential Career Path

Start Here ? Build Your Skills ? Advance Your Career

?? Maintenance Technician-HVAC
Your Starting Point

• Develop hands-on HVAC maintenance experience.
• Learn City facilities and building systems.
• Strengthen troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Work alongside experienced HVAC professionals.
• Build knowledge of safety standards, codes, and industry practices.

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 HVAC Maintenance Mechanic
Expand Your Technical Expertise

• Perform increasingly complex HVAC installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Diagnose mechanical and HVAC system issues.
• Take greater responsibility for assigned maintenance activities.
• Develop expertise in building systems and automation technology.

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?? Senior/Lead HVAC or Facilities Maintenance Role
Become a Technical Resource

• Take on more complex assignments.
• Provide technical guidance to other maintenance employees.
• Support major renovation and facility projects.
• Develop expertise across multiple building systems.

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?? Supervisor / Facilities Maintenance Leadership
Lead People and Operations

• Supervise maintenance personnel and daily operations.
• Coordinate work assignments and facility maintenance activities.
• Help manage projects, priorities, safety, and service delivery.
• Lead teams responsible for maintaining City facilities.

Your Growth Opportunity

This position provides a strong foundation for individuals who want to develop a long-term career in HVAC, facilities maintenance, or the skilled trades. Expanding your HVAC expertise while developing knowledge of building automation, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and technology can create additional opportunities for career advancement.

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and ready to develop a career in HVAC and building maintenance.

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1–3 years of HVAC experience, such as: Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and repair experience.
• “OR” No High School Diploma/GED with 5–7 years of HVAC experience, such as: Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and repair experience.
• “OR” an Associate’s Degree with 1 year of HVAC experience, such as: Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and repair experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate may also have:

• Experience with building automation systems, such as:
  • Trane Tracer
  • Johnson Controls
• Experience with other building trades, including:
  • Carpentry
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
• Experience using:
  • Computers
  • iPads/tablets
  • General office equipment