HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Charlotte Country Day School Plant Operations - Charlotte, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5924477
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

CHARLOTTE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

Position Title
: HVAC Technician

Department
:
Plant Operations

Reports To
:
Facilities and Operations Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Mission Statement

Through excellence in education, Charlotte Country Day School develops the potential of each student by fostering intellectual curiosity, principled character, ethical leadership, and a responsibility to serve.

Overview

Charlotte Country Day School (Country Day) is one of the largest independent, co-educational schools in the Charlotte area and one of the 15 largest in the continental United States. Enrollment is very strong, and the school is thriving. Highly regarded for the rigor of its academic program and the breadth of its offerings in the arts, athletics, community service, and leadership, Country Day is noteworthy for a long tradition of positioning itself at the forefront of curricular innovation.

A strong, forward-thinking institution, Country Day offers every child a chance to shine. The school is a diverse, inclusive community with strong academic and co-curricular programs designed for students to learn to think critically, act respectfully, and show sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others. The unique curriculum offered by Country Day prepares and strengthens students for participation in their local and global communities.

With its focus on diversity, service, global study, and technology, Country Day positions students for future success in an ever-changing world. Country Day is committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality.

Position Summary: Country Day, an independent coeducational day school located in Charlotte, NC, is currently recruiting for an HVAC Technician. This position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of the school’s HVAC and mechanical systems. The position supports overall facility operations and school events as needed, while ensuring a safe, reliable, and well-maintained campus environment. This is a full-time position with benefits.

• Works in a team-oriented, safety-conscious environment and complies with all school safety policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Receives work assignments from the supervisor, communicates with the person requesting service to determine the work required, and completes assignments independently or collaboratively with others.
• Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, and installations for commercial and industrial air conditioning, refrigeration, cooling, hot water, and boiler systems.
• Performs refrigerant recovery; silver soldering; sweating copper tubing; and cutting, threading, and assembling black iron and galvanized pipe up to 3 inches.
• Operates and maintains chillers, condensers, compressors, cooling towers, package units, associated electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls, and related piping systems, including precision rebuilding of components.
• Maintains records for assigned equipment and inventories repair supplies and materials; prepares material requisitions for supervisor approval as needed.
• Operates a variety of industrial and facility equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, basket trucks, backhoes, and bobcats.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, pliers, hammers, grinders, saws, impact wrenches, hydraulic pullers, drill presses, cutting torches and accessories, measuring tools, and rigging equipment.
• Assists other trades as directed by the supervisor.
• Supports school events and, as needed, assists Plant Operations, Grounds, and School Administration with event setup, problem-solving, and other facility-related needs outside the technical field of HVAC.
• Maintains flexibility to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, and participate in on-call responsibilities as needed.

• Minimum five years of progressive experience in the HVAC/R field, including experience with commercial and residential heating and cooling equipment.
• Formal HVAC training or certification from a technical or…