HVAC III

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services
- Smithfield, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Johnston County Public Schools Facility Services
- Smithfield, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job : 4515697

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: HVAC Mechanic III

LOCATION: Facility Services

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months

PAY GRADE: 71

REPORTS TO: HVAC Foreman

• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally with supervisors and the general public and understand verbal and written instructions and other communications (such as digital) regarding work assignments and other matters. Team player and role model for other employees in the organization demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being a customer driver, and valuing diversity.
  
  Strives to meet departmental goals to promote safety, service, stewardship, and staff development in the workplace.

• This position is a highly skilled worker with proficiency in maintenance, operating, and repair of heating, cooling, fan systems, hot water boilers, air cooled water chillers, electrical, plumbing, and general building maintenance with a specific emphasis on HVAC.
• Ability to operate as team leaders/supervisory roles lity to provide quality work with minimal supervision.
• Supervises in house staff or contractors on major overhaul and installation of HVAC systems to assure that work is carried out according to plans and specifics for quality assurance.
• Position requires ability to scope, schedule, and budget repairs. Ability to contact multiple vendors to order parts, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain recordkeeping, work orders, inventory, and expenditures. Maintain refrigerant log.
• Ability to determine appropriate HVAC equipment for application.
• Position must train staff in proper use of tools and work procedures.
• Position requires experience and technical skills to implement new technology and lead the team in implementing new technologies.
• Position performs maintenance, operations, installation, and repairs of building facilities systems to include building HVAC, mechanical, electrical, controls and plumbing systems.
• Position provides technical solutions by troubleshooting facilities maintenance standard and non standard repairs for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing issues.
• Position to repair leaks (copper, steel, pvc), replace thermostats, charge refrigerant, check boilers and chillers, pipe installation, preventative maintenance operations for equipment, replace filters, motors, and belts, clean coils, direct digital controls repairs, and electrical/plumbing repair.
• Working knowledge of and ability to train/instruct others on advanced repairs in multiple trades.
• Working knowledge of HVAC system operations and multiple building automation systems with the ability to train others.
• Knowledge of industry standard safety practices with ability to demonstrate proper isolate and lock out tag out systems for which they are responsible and identify deficiencies.
• Working knowledge of troubleshooting and replacing large reciprocal, scroll, screw, absorption, and/or centrifugal compressors. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures independently.
• Working knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigerants, electricity, plumbing, and/or control systems equipment and tools.
• Ability to use refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment.
• Working knowledge of practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and/or repair of building systems.

• Working knowledge of equipment such as fans, pumps, coils, valves, compressors (reciprocating, scroll, screw), boilers, burners, tanks, etc.
• Working knowledge of department of labor requirements include boiler and pressure vessel safety.
• Working knowledge of ice storage, geothermal, sprinklers, and safety systems preferred.

• Must be able to work overtime, on call rotation, and/or alternate shifts when necessary for emergencies, adverse weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances. Position may assist with snow and ice removal or flood mitigation under the direction of a supervisor.
• Responsible for working safely and completing tasks to meet…