Chiller Mechanic

department

es cw-227310

facilities and skilled trades

no

09/16/2026

09/30/2026

permanent staff (shra)

energy utilities technician - journey

nc07 / gn08

chiller mechanic

p021383

full-time permanent

40

primarily monday – friday 6:30am to 3:00pm.
this position is adverse weather, emergency event and communicable disease mandatory on-site primary. (this means the employee in this position is expected to report to or remain at work during adverse weather and emergency events and, if deemed necessary, to work a differing schedule or shift than normally assigned).
participation in on-call rotation.

chapel hill, nc

north carolina, us

$44,500 - $54,978

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

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

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.

chilled water systems (cws) oversees the operation of sophisticated chilled water generating system. Chilled water is used to cool buildings and equipment and is provided by either the district cooling system comprised of a network of chiller plants and underground piping or by standalone chillers dedicated to individual buildings.
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.

a sign-on bonus of $4,944 is available for the successful applicant of this position paid in 2 installments within 12 months of hire: $2,472 within 30 days of hire date and $2,472 12 months after hire date.

this position is assigned to chilled water production and is responsible for air-cooled and water-cooled chiller systems. This includes preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting technical problems (both control and mechanical) and making repairs and upgrades…