Facility Maint Tech - MechTrd

2-3 days a week, hours vary

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The purpose of Chilled Water Systems ( CWS) is to produce and distribute chilled water for approximately 155 buildings located at the main campus and two (2) satellite campuses in a cost effective, efficient and reliable manner. Chilled water is produced in two ways. One is by an extensive chilled water generating system - the single, virtual chilled water plant, comprised of four (4) networked chiller plants that are operated as a single virtual system and the second is by stand-alone chillers that are building specific. Additionally, Chilled Water Systems provides electric and steam load balance for Cogeneration Systems. CWS is part of UNC Energy Services.

This position is assigned to Chiller Systems and is responsible for large industrial type chiller maintenance. This will include preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting technical problems (both control and mechanical) and making repairs and upgrades to chillers so that reliability ls maintained. This includes electrical and steam driven chillers. This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all auxiliary equipment supporting the chilled water system, as well. This position will address almost all repairs including major inspections and tear-downs of chillers as needed. It is expected to understand how large chillers operate (both centrifugal and steam absorption) and be able to perform preventative maintenance procedures as necessary, the repair and maintenance of cooling towers and related equipment.

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

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

Selected candidate must have or be able to obtain EPA 608 certification within 90 days after hire.

Mechanical and other kinds of repair work require bending, stooping, climbing/working from high ladders/scaffolding, climbing stairs, working on hands and knees, working with arms and hands above head for long periods of time, heavy moving in excess of 60 lbs. and other physical activity as required, with or without accommodation. This position uses manufacturer specs, maintenance manuals, EPA, OSHA, EHS and Health and Safety Regulations (including CFC regulations). Also uses systems and Procedures from Energy Services and the University.

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