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HVAC Mechanic
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Overview As an HVAC Mechanic at Duke University, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our hospital, clinics, research facilities, and outlying buildings stay safe, efficient, and comfortable. This is your chance to work on diverse systems, tackle meaningful challenges, and help maintain the spaces where groundbreaking discoveries and exceptional patient care happen every day.
Work Arrangement On‑Site
Anticipated Pay Range USD $19.83 to $32.88 annually. Salary considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market factors.
Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental care, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs.
Departmental Preferences Valid NCDL
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: High school equivalent with coursework in skilled craft or trades training.
Experience: 2 years in charging small refrigeration appliances, changing compressors, belts and valves, and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls.
Alternative: Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
Perform basic level work to repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment including chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, RTUs, AHUs, ducts, condensers, and other HVAC equipment.
Complete required documentation such as work order forms, use computer software for construction activities and compliance requirements.
Install HVAC systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, and instructions.
Make initial settings and final adjustments of HVAC systems and modify existing installations to obtain required results.
Assist in the repair and overhaul of pumps and compressors by fitting and installing crankshafts, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves, and other mechanical parts.
Modify and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units following established procedures.
Assist higher leveled mechanics with major overhauls, alterations, and repairs as required.
Change filters, clean coils, clean motors, change v‑belts and sheaves, pack pumps and valves, and lubricate equipment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Additional Information The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks beyond those specifically presented.
Choose Duke Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Duke’s facilities running at their best!
Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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HVAC Mechanic
role at
Duke University
Overview As an HVAC Mechanic at Duke University, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our hospital, clinics, research facilities, and outlying buildings stay safe, efficient, and comfortable. This is your chance to work on diverse systems, tackle meaningful challenges, and help maintain the spaces where groundbreaking discoveries and exceptional patient care happen every day.
Work Arrangement On‑Site
Anticipated Pay Range USD $19.83 to $32.88 annually. Salary considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market factors.
Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental care, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs.
Departmental Preferences Valid NCDL
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: High school equivalent with coursework in skilled craft or trades training.
Experience: 2 years in charging small refrigeration appliances, changing compressors, belts and valves, and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls.
Alternative: Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Responsibilities
Perform basic level work to repair and/or replace HVAC systems and equipment including chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coil pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, RTUs, AHUs, ducts, condensers, and other HVAC equipment.
Complete required documentation such as work order forms, use computer software for construction activities and compliance requirements.
Install HVAC systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, and instructions.
Make initial settings and final adjustments of HVAC systems and modify existing installations to obtain required results.
Assist in the repair and overhaul of pumps and compressors by fitting and installing crankshafts, bearings, pistons, piston rings, valves, and other mechanical parts.
Modify and adjust air conditioning and refrigeration systems and units following established procedures.
Assist higher leveled mechanics with major overhauls, alterations, and repairs as required.
Change filters, clean coils, clean motors, change v‑belts and sheaves, pack pumps and valves, and lubricate equipment.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Additional Information The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks beyond those specifically presented.
Choose Duke Apply today and become part of the team that keeps Duke’s facilities running at their best!
Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Higher Education
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