Motor Drive and Starter Technician Job Chapel Hill area,North Carolina USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

department:

bldg svcs-hvac-aux equip-245101

career area:

facilities and skilled trades

is this an internal only recruitment? :

posting open date :

10/05/2026

Final date to receive applications:

10/26/2026

position type:

permanent staff (shra)

position title:

electronics specialist - journey

salary grade equivalent:

nc09 / gn09

working title:

motor drive and starter technician

position number:

vacancy :

p021439

full-time/part-time permanent/time-limited:

full-time permanent

hours per week:

work schedule:

monday – friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

work location:

chapel hill, nc

position location:

north carolina, us

hiring range:

$52,549 - $74,585

pay band information:

to learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the career banding rates spreadsheet.

notice to applicants:

this position is not eligible for h-1b sponsorship.

be a tar heel!:

a global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the university of north carolina at chapel hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.one of the best college towns and best places to live in the united states, chapel hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.university

employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. Unc-chapel hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

primary

purpose of organizational unit:

building services provide full maintenance and repair services for all unc facilities and ensure the proper operation of those facilities in support of the unc mission of teaching, research and public service. Building services supports more than 300 campus buildings with more than 18 million gross square feet of space. The teams that provide quality maintenance, repair and construction services that support the teaching, research, and public service mission of the university include campus maintenance, emcs, facilities operations support, housing support, hvac systems, life safety services, and the office of waste reduction and recycling.
the hvac auxiliary shop is a unit of building services that operates, maintains, and improves pumps, fans, compressors, motors, air filtration systems, fume hoods, and air handling systems. These diverse systems serve a variety of facilities including classrooms, auditoriums, offices, kitchen/dining areas, parking decks, arenas/athletic venues, laboratories, clinics, surgery suites, clean rooms, data centers, museums/repositories, residence halls, and vivariums. These customers depend on the auxiliary shop to provide safe, reliable, comfortable, and efficient hvac operations to achieve unc’s many missions.

position

summary:

a sign-on bonus of $4,919 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2,459.50 within 30 days of hire date & $2, months after hire date.
operates and maintains building hvac and associated systems with an emphasis on variable frequency drive (vfd) and motor starters primarily for fans, pumps and related equipment. Must demonstrate the top service values of teamwork, openness, professionalism, stewardship, excellence, responsiveness, versatility,…